University Of Texas

Mindful Eating Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)

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

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as Counseling or Psychology
  • Licensed to practice independently in Texas as an LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist
  • Experience in a university counseling center or similar mental health setting
  • Skilled in crisis intervention and brief therapy specifically for disordered eating and body image issues
  • Experience in developing outreach programs for mental health awareness
  • Culturally competent treatment experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide short-term individual and group counseling focused on disordered eating and body image issues
  • Conduct initial assessments and maintain accurate documentation
  • Develop and implement targeted programmatic interventions
  • Propose and facilitate group sessions and recruitment strategies
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and coordinate referrals
  • Provide supervision and training for psychology interns and practicum students
  • Participate actively in outreach and prevention initiatives

Benefits

  • Participation in a robust professional development program
  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team
  • Potential for career growth through supervisory roles
  • Access to university resources and facilities
  • Flexible scheduling with primarily office-based work
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Mindful Eating 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:
Oct 05, 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

Provide short-term individual and group counseling and outreach to students who seek services with our center with concentration in disordered eating and/or body image difficulties. Outreach activities may include presentations to campus partners, supervision and training of social work / psychology interns and post-doctoral psychology practicum students, and development of training materials used within the center.

Responsibilities

Provide short-term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and outreach services to undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis on supporting students who present with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.
  • 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.
  • Develop and implement a good blend of programmatic interventions which address the psycho-social mental health needs of students as applicable
  • 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.


Reviews client record to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered. Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and Counseling and Mental Health Center, CMHC, policies. Coordinates referrals between CMHC and university or community service providers.

Provide clinical consultation to others on an as-needed basis and seeks consultation when appropriate. Provide urgent care services as necessary to students.
  • Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CMHC's multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations
  • Develops linkages with key contacts of the designated population or issue for the purpose of developing and implementing programmatic interventions which generate substantial participation by students.


Provide clinical training and supervision to social work and psychology interns, as well as pre-doctoral psychology practicum students.
  • 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 during the orientation period.
  • Timely signature on clinical documentation and communication with supervisor of relevant issues.


Other required activities:
  • Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.
  • Participates in the prevention and outreach team meetings by contributing new ideas, engaging in problem solving and seeking better ways to impact the mental health needs of students.
  • Comply with all CMHC and UT policies, procedures, and guidelines.


May be assigned other relevant duties as applicable.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure

or
  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or other degree acceptable to the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology.
  • Licensed to practice independently in Texas as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or psychologist. If licensed in another state, must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one (1) year from date of hire.
  • Experience working in a college or university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting.
  • Experience supporting students who have disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing brief individual therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, care coordination, and case management.
  • Experience providing mental health services to college students.
  • Experience in developing and implementing outreach programs centered around disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.
  • Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied client population.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of experience in providing brief individual and group therapy.
  • Training and experience in providing clinical supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus partners, such as colleagues in academic affairs and other student services providers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a large system and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large mental health services agency.


Salary Range

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

Psychologist: $90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • Typical Office Environment
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, 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 in to 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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