Job Posting Title:
M-HART Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)
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Hiring Department:
Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
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Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Mental Health Assessment & Response Team (M-HART) is seeking up to 3 counselors to complete our team supporting UT community members experiencing crisis.
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 various healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.
The Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) 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 and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
Provide response to UT community members who are experiencing mental health crises, exhibiting symptoms of mental illness or substance abuse, and victims of crimes in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD). Reports to M-HART Team Lead.
Responsibilities
Respond to mental health crises among UT students, faculty, and staff by providing assessment, intervention, triage, case management, and referrals.
Conduct clinical assessments on-site as needed, support individuals through hospitalizations or legal processes, and offer educational resources.
Act as a liaison with university departments such as University Police Department (UTPD), Student Outreach and Support Services (SOS), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Title IX, Residence Life, and others.
Educate UT community about mental health and available resources.
Provide outreach to reduce stigma, participate in relevant meetings and multidisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with laws and policies.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.
The ability to be on-call in rotation with others to support the campus 24/7.
Required Qualifications
Currently licensed to practice in Texas as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker. If licensed to practice in another state, must be able to obtain license in Texas within 12 months of date of hire.
Demonstrated experience in providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, and case management.
Experience working with and/or collaborating with law enforcement officers/agencies.
Demonstrated organization, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills.
Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied population.
Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Education Requirement:
Psychology - Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Graduation from APA accredited doctoral program and completion of APA accredited internship is preferred.
Social Work - Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Professional Counselor - Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or other degree meeting eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure as a LPC.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience doing mobile crisis work and collaborating with law enforcement officers in response to mental health crises.
Experience working as a counselor at a college/university counseling center, outpatient mental health setting and/or health care setting.
Three years of post-licensure experience providing crisis intervention, care coordination and case management.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including disciplines of primary care and various mental health professionals.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus personnel, such as professionals in academic affairs and other student services providers.
Experience in developing and implementing outreach programs.
Demonstrated ability to work within a large system, and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large agency.
Salary Range
LCSW/LPC: $78,000 + depending on qualifications
Psychology: $90,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Environmental Demands:
May work around standard office conditions
Physical Tasks:
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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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:
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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.
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