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.
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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
Psychology
Licensed to practice independently as a Psychologist in Texas
Or if licensed in another state, must be able to obtain license to practice independently in Texas within one year​
If licensed provisionally, must obtain full license within one (1) year of employment
Educational Requirement
Professional Counseling
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure; and licensed as a Professional Counselor or the equivalent from another state; must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one year if licensed in another state.
One year post masters clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.
Social Work
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure; and licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or the equivalent from another state; must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one year if licensed in another state.
One year post masters clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.
Psychology
Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or other degree acceptable to the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology. Licensed as a Psychologist or the equivalent from another state; must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one year if licensed in another state.
One year, full-time equivalent, post-doctoral clinical experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant clinical setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated experience in providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, case management, and hospitalizations for mental health.
Demonstrated organization, administrative, listening and problem solving skills.
Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including various disciplines of medical and mental health professionals.
Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
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Preferred Qualifications
Currently licensed to practice in Texas as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker.
Experience working within a law enforcement agency and collaborating with law enforcement officers in response to mental health crises.
Experience working in a crisis center, emergency department, mobile crisis unit, or psychiatric facility.
Experience working as a counselor at a college/university counseling center, outpatient mental health setting and/or health care setting.
Three years of post-licensure experience providing crisis intervention, care coordination and case management.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus personnel, such as professionals in academic affairs and other student services providers.
Experience in developing and implementing outreach programs.
Demonstrated ability to work within a large system, and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large agency.
Experience synthesizing, analyzing and using data in decision making for clinical operations.
Experience in program evaluation and assessment
Experience maintaining and developing policies and procedures that reflect clinical practice.
Knowledge of research and trends related to effective models of outpatient mental health delivery that can be applied to higher education.
Demonstrated experience working closely with diverse stakeholders, internal and external partners​.
Salary
$58,300+ depending on qualifications: LPC-A / LMSW
$64,649+ depending on qualifications: LPC / LCSW
$67,364+ depending on qualifications: Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
$76,000+ depending on qualifications: Psychologist
* 8% hazard duty pay to be added
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Will co-respond with UTPD / law enforcement
Evening hours possible
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
* In your cover letter please address the following:
Your interest in this position
Your experience working in higher education or with a student population
Your experience working in interpersonal violence prevention
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.