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CARE Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, PhD) for College of Natural Sciences

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Job Posting Title:

CARE Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, PhD) for College of Natural Sciences

Hiring Department:

Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Dec 22, 2025

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details – 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 various healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

• Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) is the health‑promotion unit servicing University Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Center. Staff focuses 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.

Benefits

100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

For more information on total benefits, please visit UT Austin’s Human Resources (HR) benefits page.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Professional development reimbursement

License renewal fee reimbursement

On‑site CEUs, weekly clinical consultation and professional development

Purpose CARE is a program of The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). CMHC provides a full range of university mental health services including time‑limited individual therapy, group therapy, program development and outreach, psychiatric assessment and treatment, integrated healthcare, urgent care, case management services. Training and supervision are provided to psychology and social work interns, psychiatric residents, and psychology practicum students. The center’s large, multidisciplinary staff includes psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and licensed professional counselors.

The Counseling and Mental Health Center’s Academic Residence Program (CARE) embeds licensed mental health providers within all colleges and schools to provide mental health services for undergraduate and graduate/professional students. This position may provide mental health services on location in the

College of Natural Sciences .

CARE Coordinators Provide the Following

Short‑term individual counseling, case management and workshops for students.

Consultation for staff and faculty regarding specific students of concern.

Crisis response to students experiencing mental health crisis.

Mental health trainings relevant to their CSU.

Participation in academic staff meetings and wellness programming.

Post‑traumatic event consultation for faculty and staff and support for student groups, classes and individuals.

Responsibilities As CARE Coordinator, you will use your expertise to support the students enrolled in the

College of Natural Sciences

at UT Austin. You will provide short‑term individual and group counseling and outreach to students who seek services with our program. Outreach activities may include presentations to students in your supported school(s), campus partners, supervision and training of social work / psychology interns and post‑doctoral psychology practicum students, and development of training materials used within your area.

Provide short‑term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a specific school or college at UT Austin.

Conduct initial assessments of students’ presenting concerns; provide 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 blend of programmatic interventions that address the psycho‑social mental health needs of students in the designated population or issue.

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 records to determine 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 seek 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 for the purpose of developing and implementing programmatic interventions that generate substantial participation by students.

Other Required Activities

Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.

Participate 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.

Clinical Training and Supervision

May 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.

License Requirement Licensed to practice independently in Texas as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or psychologist. If licensed in another state, must obtain a Texas license within one year.

LPCi will not be considered.

Educational Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or another degree that meets Texas licensure eligibility, and licensed as a Professional Counselor or the equivalent from another state. Must obtain Texas licensure within one year if licensed elsewhere.

Two years post‑master’s clinical experience in a college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or other acceptable degree, licensed as a Psychologist or equal from another state. Must obtain Texas licensure within one year if licensed elsewhere.

One year, full‑time equivalent, post‑doctoral clinical experience in a college or university counseling center or equivalent setting.

Required Qualifications

Experience in a high‑demand outpatient or inpatient mental health setting.

Demonstrated experience in providing brief individual therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, care coordination and case management.

Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied client population.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in working with serious mental illness.

At least 3 years of significant experience in providing short‑term individual counseling and crisis intervention services to a culturally varied population.

At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in high‑demand outpatient or inpatient mental health settings.

At least 3 years of experience providing crisis intervention, triage, care coordination and brief therapy to young adults and/or college students.

Experience working in a college/university counseling center or community‑based mental health setting.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus personnel, such as professionals in academic affairs and other student services providers, or ability to work effectively with non‑mental health professional colleagues.

Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health providers.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a flexible yet highly organized working style.

Licensed as an LPC/LCSW/Psychologist for a minimum of two years.

Salary Range

Licensed Professional Counselor – $78,000 + depending on qualifications

Clinical Social Worker – $78,000 + depending on qualifications

Licensed Psychologist – $90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions Work in standard office conditions.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest *

Cover letter addressing how your background meets the preferred qualifications

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 able to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials will be uploaded in the Application Questions section.

Important for current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee, apply via Workday under Find UT Jobs, update your Professional Profile before applying, and submit your resume through the one‑page application. Upload any additional materials in the Application Questions section.

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, including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is the 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 finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or another employee’s pay. Employees who have access to compensation information may not disclose it except under specific circumstances outlined in federal law.

Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal I‑9 form and present acceptable original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment.

E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197.

Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Employees under Clery Act responsibilities will receive training. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. The most recent report may be accessed online or obtained from University Compliance Services.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other, Higher Education

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