Counseling & Community Outreach Specialist (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist)
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Counseling & Community Outreach Specialist (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist)----
Hiring Department:
Counseling and Mental Health Center----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer----
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Purpose
Be part of the CMHC Counseling and Community Outreach Team which includes providing clinical (short-term individual and group counseling and crisis intervention) and prevention and outreach services to a diverse student body that consists of both undergraduate and graduate students, with clinical expertise in working with Hispanic & Latinx students and demonstrated interest and clinical practice working with other underserved populations.
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.
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 varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.
The Longhorn Wellness Center is the health promotion unit servicing University Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Center. Staff focus 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 to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Responsibilities
Be part of the CMHC Counseling and Community Outreach Team which includes providing short-term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention and outreach services to a diverse student body that consists of both undergraduate and graduate students, with emphasis in working with Hispanic & Latinx students and other underserved populations on UT campus.
Conduct initial assessments of students' presenting concerns. Conduct short-term counseling with students referred for service.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts as required by center policies and procedures.
Provide interventions which address the mental health needs of Hispanic & Latinx students and other underserved populations.
Identify group assignment preferences and propose/develop new groups, as appropriate.
Initiate advertising/recruitment and screening for group.
Facilitate groups in accordance with service agreement.
Demonstrate knowledge about group counseling and/or seek appropriate training
Provide clinical training and supervision to social work, counseling and pre-doctoral psychology practicum students as well as the psychology interns. 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 durin
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