How To Apply

All applicants must apply through the university jobs website in order to be considered for the position. Please visit the link below to apply.

https://tinyurl.com/44wfcbzu

Applications submitted only through Indeed will not be considered.

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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).

General Notes

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 varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. To learn more about UHS, please visit https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu.

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. To learn more about CMHC, please visit https://cmhc.utexas.edu

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.

The Mental Health Assistance and Response Team (MHART) Counselor will help to maintain the policy, procedure, and structure for this unit. They also will assist in the evaluation of the program. They will be critical in the role of facilitating the collaboration with UTPD, CMHC, EAP, VAN, and SES for the University of Texas at Austin community.

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis intervention, mental health assessment, case management, and case monitoring.

Perform clinical assessments in various locations based on the nature of the request and assist individuals in accessing the appropriate level of care.

Assist bystanders, family, and friends of individuals experiencing mental health crises and assist with referring to community resources. Educate family members and friends about an individual’s mental health symptom sand treatment and assist with referring to community resources

Provide outreach and education to the UT community to promote help seeking, reduce stigma, and teach individuals how to recognize signs of distress.

Review client records to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of services offered.

Maintain current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and university policies.

Develop, maintain, and review policies and procedures and other written materials to reflect current practice.

Program Assessment:

• Identify and define system issues while developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Collect and analyze data for clinical operations and decision making. Assess and evaluate program effectiveness.

Other related duties as assigned.

• Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and university-wide meetings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams and maintain liaison relationships with university departments and organizations.
• Comply with all CMHC and UT policies, procedures, and guidelines

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

License Requirement

• Professional Counselor
• Licensed to practice independently as a professional counselor in Texas

Social Worker

• Licensed to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker in Texas
• Or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain license to practice independently in Texas within one year

Psychology

• Licensed to practice independently as a Psychologist in Texas
• Or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain license to practice independently in Texas within one year​

Educational Requirements

Professional Counseling

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure; and licensed as a Professional Counselor or the equivalent from another state; must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one year if licensed in another state.
• One year post masters clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.

Social Work

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure; and licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or the equivalent from another state; must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one year if licensed in another state.
• One year post masters clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.

Psychology

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or other degree acceptable to the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology. Licensed as a Psychologist or the equivalent from another state; must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one year if licensed in another state.
• One-year, post-doctoral clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, case management, and hospitalizations for mental health.
• Demonstrated organization, administrative, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied population.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including various disciplines of medical and mental health professionals.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice in Texas as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker.
• Experience working within a law enforcement agency and collaborating with law enforcement officers in response to mental health crises.
• Experience working in a crisis center, emergency department, mobile crisis unit, or psychiatric facility.
• 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 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.
• Experience synthesizing, analyzing, and using data in decision making for clinical operations.
• Experience in program evaluation and assessment
• Experience maintaining and developing policies and procedures that reflect clinical practice.
• Knowledge of research and trends related to effective models of outpatient mental health delivery that can be applied to higher education.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with various stakeholders, internal and external partners​.

Salary Range

• $60,420 depending on qualifications: LPC / LCSW *
• $72,0000 depending on qualifications: Psychologist *

* 8% hazard duty pay to be added

We offer other additional compensation and benefits that will be discussed during the interview:

• Professional development reimbursement
• License renewal fee reimbursement
• On-site CEUs, regular clinical consultation and professional development

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Will co-respond with UTPD / law enforcement
• Evening and weekend hours possible

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest detailing the training and employment experiences that qualify you for the position. Specially address how your background meets the preferred qualifications listed above.

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 into 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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All applicants must apply through the university jobs website in order to be considered for the position. Please visit the link below to apply.

https://tinyurl.com/44wfcbzu

Applications submitted only through Indeed will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,420.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Location:

• Austin, TX (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person