BART Counselor, (LPC/LCSW)

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

21h•$78,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the diverse healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. 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. 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. Healthyhorns is committed to the promotion and affirmation of diversity in its broadest sense. Our mission requires that people of every background can use our services with an expectation of respectful treatment. The University does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or veteran's status in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or training. It is also the University's policy to maintain an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the university community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission. 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. We offer other additional compensation and benefits that will be discussed during the interview: Professional development reimbursement License renewal fee reimbursement On-site CEUs, weekly clinical consultation and professional development Purpose The Brief Access and Referral Team provide a variety of clinical, assessment, and referral services to students at the University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center.

Requirements

License Requirement Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor in the State of Texas Or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain license to practice in Texas within one year
Educational Requirements Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure.
Two years post masters clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.
Experience providing case management, crisis intervention, brief assessment/triage, and care coordination to young adults and/or college students.
Experience in high demand outpatient or inpatient health settings.
Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of mental health providers.
Experience proving culturally competent care to a diverse client population.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in providing case management, brief assessment/triage, and crisis intervention services.
Experience working in a university counseling center.
Experience and expertise working with college students who have marginalized identities or historically underutilize mental health services
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.
Licensed for a minimum of two years.

Responsibilities

Triage clients by conducting brief clinical assessments to determine level of care and disposition.
Intervene with students in crisis and providing support, resources, and information.
Conduct initial assessments of students' presenting concerns.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts as required by center policies and procedures.
Develop and implement a good blend of programmatic interventions which address the psycho-social mental health needs of students as applicable
Provide clinical consultation to others on an as-needed basis and seeks consultation when appropriate.
Provide urgent care services as necessary to students.
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CMHC's multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations
Develops linkages with key contacts of the designated population or issue for the purpose of developing and implementing programmatic interventions which generate substantial participation by students.
Reviews client record to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered.
Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and Counseling and Mental Health Center, CMHC, policies.
Coordinates referrals between CMHC and university or community service providers.
Assist the Program Director for Access and Referral Services in implementing the CMHC triage system and other clinical services.
Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.
Participates in the prevention and outreach team meetings by contributing new ideas, engaging in problem solving and seeking better ways to impact the mental health needs of students.
Comply with all CMHC and UT policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Provision of training activities such as individual supervision, preceptorships, apprenticeships, co-leading and supervising therapy groups, and leading trainee seminars. [ If applicable.]
Provides individual supervision of interns, practicum students, or psychiatric residents.
Provides individual supervision of group co-leaders.
Supervises interns' supervision of practicum students.
Co-leads training seminars.
Offers and supervises preceptorships and apprenticeships for interns.
Participates on training-related committees.
Participates in training activities during the orientation period.
Timely signature on clinical documentation and communication with supervisor of relevant issues.
Other related functions as assigned.