CMHC @ WCP General Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist)

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Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an accredited on-campus mental health facility dedicated to supporting the well-being of UT Austin students. CMHC offers a range of services, including assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

The Longhorn Wellness Center is the health promotion unit servicing University Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Center. Staff focuses on educating students about priority college health issues by hosting workshops and events, creating new tools, and collaborating with the campus community to enhance overall well-being.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

The Counseling and Mental Health Center is seeking to fill up to three (3) positions to provide high-quality single sessions, triage, crisis intervention, case management, and short-term individual counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a dynamic, open, and flexible mindset, ready to meet the evolving needs of college students, understanding their unique challenges and providing support tailored to their academic and personal development needs. This role involves assessing immediate concerns, delivering effective short-term support, and facilitating ongoing care as needed. It also requires participation in a multidisciplinary clinical team and collaboration with university departments and organizations. The positions will be located in the William C Powers Student Activity Center (WCP).

• Single Session Counseling: Deliver focused, solution-oriented counseling sessions designed to address immediate client needs and empower individuals with actionable steps.
• Triage Services: Conduct initial assessments to determine the urgency of client needs, prioritize care, and make appropriate referrals to other services as necessary.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide rapid, compassionate responses to clients experiencing acute distress or crises, ensuring safety and stability while implementing evidence-based de-escalation strategies.
• Case Management: Coordinate ongoing support and resources for students by assessing needs, developing individualized care plans, and connecting clients to internal and external services.
• Individual Counseling: Offer short-term therapeutic support tailored to individual client goals, fostering personal growth and resilience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, community resources, and support networks to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of client interactions, assessments, interventions, and follow-up plans.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health care, crisis intervention, and culturally responsive services.

• Licensed to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor or Psychologist in Texas or if licensed in another state able to obtain licensure in Texas within one (1) year.
• Must meet educational requirements to obtain and hold applicable licensure in Texas.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention, triage, single session, or brief counseling settings to college students and young adults.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Ability to work effectively with campus personnel, such as professionals in academic affairs and other student services providers.
• Ability to work within a large system, and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large mental health services agency.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or rapidly changing situations
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience working in a college/university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting.
• Two (2) years of experience in providing clinical services to college students.
• Training and experience in clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus personnel, such as professionals in academic affairs and other student services providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a large system, and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large mental health services agency.

LPC/LCSW: $78,000 + depending on qualifications

Psychologist: $90,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.