Job Posting Title:
Mental Health Assistance and Response Team Counselor
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Hiring Department:
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
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Earliest Start Date:
Jun 20, 2022
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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 response to UT community members who are experiencing mental health crises, exhibiting symptoms of mental illness or substance abuse, and victims of crimes in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD).
General Notes
The Mental Health Assistance and Response Team Counselor will help to create the policy, procedure and structure for this unit. They also will assist in the evaluation of the program. They will be critical in the role of facilitating the collaboration with UTPD, CMHC, EAP, VAN and SES for the University of Texas at Austin community.
The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the University community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission. We model diversity and inclusion by providing open, welcoming and inclusive environments in which to work, live and learn.
Responsibilities
Conduct crisis intervention, mental health assessment, case management, and case monitoring.
Perform clinical assessments in various locations based on the nature of the request and assist individuals in accessing the appropriate level of care.
Assist bystanders, family, and friends of individuals experiencing mental health crises and assist with referring to community resources. Educate family members and friends about an individual’s mental health symptom sand treatment and assist with referring to community resources
Provide outreach and education to the UT community to promote help seeking, reduce stigma, and teach individuals how to recognize signs of distress.
Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and university-wide meetings.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams and maintain liaison relationships with university departments and organizations.
Review client records to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of services offered.
Maintain current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and university policies.
Develop, maintain, and review policies and procedures and other written materials to reflect current practice.
Identify and define system issues while developing and implementing effective solutions.
Collect and analyze data for clinical operations and decision making. Assess and evaluate program effectiveness.
Other related duties as assigned.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
License Requirements
Professional Counselor
Licensed to practice independently as a professional counselor in Texas
Or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain license to practice independently in Texas within one year
If licensed as a LPC-A, must obtain full license (LPC) within one (1) year of employment
Social Worker
Licensed to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker in Texas
Or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain license to practice independently in Texas within one year
If licensed as an LMSW, must obtain full license (LCSW) within one (1) year of employment