Mental Health Professional Job Listing at UT Dallas in Richardson, TX (Job ID 25948)

Description

Counselors within the center provide brief individual counseling, crisis services, outreach, advocacy, workshops, and therapy groups. The center works as a collaborative team around initiatives to enhance mental health services for the students at UT Dallas. Counselors at this time are offering both in-person and virtual mental health services and are allotted one work-from-home day/week.

Minimum Education and Experience

- Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Work from an accredited program and clinical independent licensure in the state of Texas before start date; OR doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited Program and licensure as a psychologist within the first year of employment
- 1 year of related experience
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals
- Strong clinical skills and ability to maintain up to date and accurate documentation

Preferred Education and Experience

• Licensed in Texas
• Previous experience in a university/college setting
• Interest and experience in providing supervision and training to practicum therapists and/or doctoral interns from a relational and use-of-self model
• Bilingual

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Individual and group psychotherapy within a brief therapy model
• Initial consultations, outreach, workshops, and consultation/liasonship with campus partners
• Clinical supervision and training for practicum therapists and doctoral interns
• Crisis intervention

THE STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER (SCC) IS SEEKING THERAPISTS WITH ONE (OR MORE) OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES:

• Outreach Coordinator; this counselor will help in the planning and implementation of outreach programming for the counseling center. This staff member will be a part of the Community Engagement team and should exude commitment and excitement for outreach/educational/preventative programming and engagement with students both within and outside of the counseling center.
• Crisis coordination and expertise; this counselor will help in coordinating crisis services and policies and procedures within the SCC as well as providing crisis services (risk assessments, safety planning, triage) to UTD students and consultation around crisis to SCC staff. This staff member may also assist the Clinical Director in building a triage system and team.
• Counselor holding knowledge and experience in providing mental health services and identity-based support and programming to the student population.
• Working with common struggles and presenting concerns of college students, including eating disorders, substance use, trauma, and suicidality. The ability to potentially provide more formal assessments in these areas is also preferred.

Additional Information

Remote Work Statement:
After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Option Retirement Program (ORP) – in lieu of TRS for eligible employees
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Free Dental/Vision/AD&D – for eligible employees who waive UTD medical & have outside group medical coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options – approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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