University Of Texas

Integrated Health Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)

University Of Texas$78K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters or Doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field meeting Texas licensure requirements.
  • Licensed to practice as an LPC, LCSW, or psychologist in Texas.
  • At least three years of counseling experience.
  • Experience in brief individual therapy and crisis intervention.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide short-term individual and group counseling and crisis interventions for students.
  • Conduct initial assessments and provide treatment recommendations for students.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all service contacts.
  • Develop and implement interventions targeting students' psycho-social mental health needs.
  • Provide clinical consultation and crisis support to students in medical clinics.
  • Coordinate referrals between medical and mental health services.
  • Supervise and provide training to interns and practicum students.

Benefits

  • Potential for professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs.
  • Access to health services for personal well-being during employment.
  • Retirement plan eligibility under Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Integrated Health Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)
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Hiring Department:
Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Jun 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose

The Integrated Health Program (IHP) is a collaboration between the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) and University Health Services (UHS) where counselors work with the medical providers to provide collaborative and comprehensive medical and psychological healthcare in primary care setting. This position will provide triage, assessment, and brief individual therapy as well as crisis counseling for university students who are seeking services in UHS.

Responsibilities

Provide short-term individual and group counseling as well as crisis interventions to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Conduct initial assessments of students' presenting concerns. Provide treatment recommendations and 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.
  • Develop and implement programmatic interventions which address the psycho-social mental health needs of students as applicable.
  • Develop and facilitate groups in accordance with program needs.


Provide clinical consultation to others on an as-needed basis and seek consultation when appropriate. Provide brief crisis consultation to students who present in the medical clinics with urgent mental health needs, as necessary. Work collaboratively and cooperatively with medical providers in UHS and other mental health professionals on CMHC's multidisciplinary staff as well as with other university departments and organizations.

Review client record to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered. Maintain current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and CMHC policies. Coordinate referrals between UHS/CMHC and university or community service providers.

Provide clinical training and supervision to social work or psychology interns, as well as pre-doctoral psychology practicum students, when applicable.
  • Provide individual supervision of interns, practicum students, or psychiatric nurse practitioners.
  • Provide individual supervision of group co-leaders who are not independently licensed.
  • Supervise interns' supervision of practicum students, when applicable.
  • Offer and supervise preceptorships and apprenticeships for interns.
  • Participate on training-related committees, as needed.
  • Maintain timely signature on supervisee's clinical documentation and communicate with supervisor of record on relevant issues.


Other required activities
  • Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.
  • Participate in prevention and outreach activities, as needed.
  • Comply with all CMHC, UHS and UT policies, procedures, and guidelines.


Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Masters degree or Doctoral degree in counseling, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work, or other field that meets requirements in Texas for licensure.
  • Licensed to practice independently as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist.
  • Licensed to practice in the state of Texas; if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain equivalent Texas license within 1 year.
  • Experience working collaboratively in a mental health setting
  • Three years of experience in counseling
  • Significant, focused experience in providing brief individual therapy and crisis intervention
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a high demand setting
  • Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team integrating both a medical model and a developmental perspective
  • Experience providing mental health consultation to other professionals
  • Experience working in a medical setting
  • Experience working with college-age population
  • Experience working with a varied population


Salary Range

LCSW/LPC - $78,000 + depending on qualifications

Psychology - $90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in office, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.


Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest


Importantfor 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.

Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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About University Of Texas

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. The university offers over 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 13 colleges and schools. It is known for its strong academic programs in business, engineering, law, and natural sciences. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. It has a strong research program and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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