Licensed Professional Counselor

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Licensed Professional Counselor evaluates the needs of individuals and families after diagnosis and creates customized treatment plans. The role provides individual, couples, and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills, and connects families and caregivers with institute and community resources that can improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with patients.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals’ and families’ needs after diagnosis, create customized treatment plans, and provide individual, couples, and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills.
• Facilitate and lead therapeutic and support groups for patients and caregivers to help develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Develop innovative support and community-engagement programs for caregivers and patients to promote mental health and encourage participation.
• Coordinate with other providers, agencies, and community resources to provide comprehensive care.
• Connect families and caregivers with institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time