The University of Texas at Austin
Substance Use Support Team Coordinator (Psychologist, LCSW, or LPC)
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
Substance Use Support Team Coordinator (Psychologist, LCSW, or LPC) Location: UT Main Campus, Austin, TX. Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40. FLSA Status: Exempt. Earliest Start Date: Jul 07, 2025. Position Duration: Expected to Continue. Job Type: Full-time. Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center. Position open to All Applicants. Job Details and Organization
Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. CMHC is an accredited on-campus mental health facility offering assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services. CMHC collaborates with UT Austin to support student health and well-being in alignment with academic and personal goals. Salary ranges vary by license type: LPC/LCSW: $82,860 + depending on qualifications; Licensed Psychologist: $94,400 + depending on qualifications; Provisionally Licensed Psychologist: $80,000. Working conditions: standard office environment. Benefits information is available through UT Austin HR. Responsibilities
Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students presenting with substance use/misuse and dependency issues, crisis intervention, and prevention/outreach services. Conduct initial assessments of students’ presenting concerns and provide short-term counseling with students referred for service. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts in accordance with center policies and procedures. Develop and implement a blend of programmatic interventions addressing psycho-social mental health needs of students; identify group preferences and propose/develop new groups as appropriate. Initiate advertising/recruitment and screening for groups; facilitate groups in accordance with service agreements. Provide clinical consultation as needed and urgent care services when appropriate. Provide supervision and training to social work/psychology interns and post-doctoral practicum students; supervise interns, practicum students, or psychiatric residents and co-leaders in groups; participate in training seminars and related committees. Coordinate referrals between CMHC and university or community service providers; review client records to determine progress and treatment effectiveness; maintain appropriate clinical documentation. Develop linkages with key contacts to generate student participation and programmatic interventions; collaborate with CMHC multidisciplinary staff and other university departments. Qualifications
License and Educational Requirements Professional Counselor: Licensed to practice independently as a Professional Counselor in Texas (or eligible to obtain Texas independent licensure within one year if licensed in another state). LPC must be eligible; note: LPCa will not be considered. Clinical Social Work: Licensed to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker in Texas (or eligible to obtain Texas independent licensure within one year if licensed in another state). Psychology: Licensed to practice independently as a Psychologist in Texas (or eligible to obtain Texas independent licensure within one year if licensed in another state; provisional license requires full license within one year). Educational requirements vary by license type, including master’s degrees for Counseling or Social Work and doctoral degree for Psychology, with licensure requirements and time since licensure as specified by the state board. Required Qualifications Experience in a college/university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting. Experience with substance use/misuse and dependency issues. Experience in crisis intervention, brief individual therapy, care coordination, and case management for college students/young adults. Experience delivering culturally competent treatment to a diverse client population. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Two years of brief individual therapy experience with college students in a university counseling center. Two+ years of experience with substance use/misuse and dependency issues. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and integrate medical and developmental perspectives. Expertise in ACT, CBT, and/or DBT; experience serving students with marginalized identities; ability to work with campus personnel and in large systems. Licensed for two years. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor) Letter of interest In the cover letter, address how your background meets the preferred qualifications Other Information
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six months may apply. E-Verify and compliance information provided by UT Austin. Background checks required for finalists. UT Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay transparency information is available from UT Austin HR. Note: This posting includes information about UT Austin’s internal processes for applying and the general expectations for candidates. For applicants who are not current UT employees, you will be prompted to upload required materials during the application process. For current UT employees, apply via Workday and follow instructions to update your Professional Profile and respond to application questions. Location: Austin, TX – UT Austin.
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Substance Use Support Team Coordinator (Psychologist, LCSW, or LPC) Location: UT Main Campus, Austin, TX. Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40. FLSA Status: Exempt. Earliest Start Date: Jul 07, 2025. Position Duration: Expected to Continue. Job Type: Full-time. Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center. Position open to All Applicants. Job Details and Organization
Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. CMHC is an accredited on-campus mental health facility offering assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services. CMHC collaborates with UT Austin to support student health and well-being in alignment with academic and personal goals. Salary ranges vary by license type: LPC/LCSW: $82,860 + depending on qualifications; Licensed Psychologist: $94,400 + depending on qualifications; Provisionally Licensed Psychologist: $80,000. Working conditions: standard office environment. Benefits information is available through UT Austin HR. Responsibilities
Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students presenting with substance use/misuse and dependency issues, crisis intervention, and prevention/outreach services. Conduct initial assessments of students’ presenting concerns and provide short-term counseling with students referred for service. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts in accordance with center policies and procedures. Develop and implement a blend of programmatic interventions addressing psycho-social mental health needs of students; identify group preferences and propose/develop new groups as appropriate. Initiate advertising/recruitment and screening for groups; facilitate groups in accordance with service agreements. Provide clinical consultation as needed and urgent care services when appropriate. Provide supervision and training to social work/psychology interns and post-doctoral practicum students; supervise interns, practicum students, or psychiatric residents and co-leaders in groups; participate in training seminars and related committees. Coordinate referrals between CMHC and university or community service providers; review client records to determine progress and treatment effectiveness; maintain appropriate clinical documentation. Develop linkages with key contacts to generate student participation and programmatic interventions; collaborate with CMHC multidisciplinary staff and other university departments. Qualifications
License and Educational Requirements Professional Counselor: Licensed to practice independently as a Professional Counselor in Texas (or eligible to obtain Texas independent licensure within one year if licensed in another state). LPC must be eligible; note: LPCa will not be considered. Clinical Social Work: Licensed to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker in Texas (or eligible to obtain Texas independent licensure within one year if licensed in another state). Psychology: Licensed to practice independently as a Psychologist in Texas (or eligible to obtain Texas independent licensure within one year if licensed in another state; provisional license requires full license within one year). Educational requirements vary by license type, including master’s degrees for Counseling or Social Work and doctoral degree for Psychology, with licensure requirements and time since licensure as specified by the state board. Required Qualifications Experience in a college/university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting. Experience with substance use/misuse and dependency issues. Experience in crisis intervention, brief individual therapy, care coordination, and case management for college students/young adults. Experience delivering culturally competent treatment to a diverse client population. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Two years of brief individual therapy experience with college students in a university counseling center. Two+ years of experience with substance use/misuse and dependency issues. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and integrate medical and developmental perspectives. Expertise in ACT, CBT, and/or DBT; experience serving students with marginalized identities; ability to work with campus personnel and in large systems. Licensed for two years. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor) Letter of interest In the cover letter, address how your background meets the preferred qualifications Other Information
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six months may apply. E-Verify and compliance information provided by UT Austin. Background checks required for finalists. UT Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay transparency information is available from UT Austin HR. Note: This posting includes information about UT Austin’s internal processes for applying and the general expectations for candidates. For applicants who are not current UT employees, you will be prompted to upload required materials during the application process. For current UT employees, apply via Workday and follow instructions to update your Professional Profile and respond to application questions. Location: Austin, TX – UT Austin.
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