Mental Health Therapist Intern - LPC Associate

Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders.

This is a hybrid position. Candidate must live in San Antonio.

• Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills..

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual

• LPC-Associate

Education

• Master's degree or higher in professional counseling or related field is required.

License and Certification

• At minimum, registered with the Texas Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists as an intern. (or within 180 days)
• QMHP eligible and on track to LPC preferred.

• Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices.
• Performs crisis interventions as needed.
• Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, family members as needed, to engage patient in care.
• Provides liaison between clinical team, clinical leadership, and other professionals involved in the patient’s care.
• Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans.
• Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.