Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist Be Well

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

This role is responsible for supervising licensed therapists and overseeing interns and graduate students. The position also involves providing therapy to patients requiring mental health services, focusing on rapid access to care through engagement models and evidence-based practices. The therapist will participate in patient evaluation and treatment, encouraging patient involvement in ongoing mental health care decisions and services.

Requirements

• Clinical knowledge and experience with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated proficiency in evidence based practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for licensed therapists and provisionally licensed clinicians.
• Provides clinical supervision and oversight of clinical activities for interns and Master's Level counseling students in collaboration with the Clinical Director and Attending Physician's or faculty members overseeing the program.
• Provides care by evaluating and providing diagnostic impressions and treatment.
• Coordinates with referring physician, individuals, and family members throughout the treatment.
• Performs crisis intervention as needed.
• Records all sessions according to protocols for supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks.
• Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary.
• Collaborates with project coordinators and administrative assistants to coordinate patient visits.
• Attends appropriate training workshops, interdisciplinary meetings and client staffing as required.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Responsible for creating, updating and implementing crisis planning and safety planning.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager