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Mental Health Therapist
University of Texas at Austin 4.3
Mental health therapist job at Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.
Job Posting Title: MentalHealthTherapist * --- Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry * --- All Applicants * --- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 * --- FLSA Status: Exempt * --- * --- Expected to Continue Until Jul 30, 2026
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
Dell Medical School is seeking a MentalHealthTherapist licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join the Bipolar Disorder Center as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based program that provides care for individuals with bipolar disorder at UT Health Austin and conducts research at Dell Medical School.
The position will join our growing multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral and mentalhealth assessments, treatment planning, brief interventions, evidence-based psychotherapy, coordination of care, interdisciplinary team consultation as needed, and research-related activities in several studies funded by NIH, foundations, and industry partners. Clinical and research activities are expected to be conducted ethically and professionally.
This position is temporary through July 30, 2026, with renewal contingent upon funding availability, work performance, and progress toward project goals. Funding is expected to continue.
Remote arrangements require reliable internet access and a workspace free from distractions; a flexible work agreement will be completed upon offer.
Purpose
The MentalHealthTherapist provides assessment, triage and treatment to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders, other co-morbid psychiatric disorders and/or chronic health conditions using a time-limited, evidence-based approach. This position provides direct services, functions as community liaison and as an interdisciplinary team member. Provides clinical leadership to other staff and functions to provide supervision to learners, which may be assigned to unit with consideration to current caseload.
Responsibilities
* Work in partnership with the care team of the Bipolar Disorder Center to deliver patient-centered care for individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.
* Conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths, preferences, functional impairments and symptoms of psychiatric and/or co-occurring disorder(s) at regular intervals to ensure optimal and personalized services.
* Deliver therapeutic evidence-based and best practice interventions including, but not limited to, skills training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies; individual, family and group services; and crisis services with linkages to crisis resources as needed.
* Completes accurate, timely documentation
* Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* Masters-level behavioral health clinicians or higher, able to bill for clinical services and hold at a minimum one of the following licenses granted by the State of Texas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
* Have a minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various other health care professionals (i.e., physicians, psychologists, social workers, care coordinators)
* Maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their family members
* Possess excellent interpersonal skills; written and oral communication skills; organizational, planning, follow-up/follow-through, and time management skills
* Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice environment
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
* Three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience preferably in direct mentalhealth practice
* Have experience delivering care as a member of an interdisciplinary team
* Have a working knowledge of and/or experience and certification with evidence-based therapies (such as CBT, DBT, MI, CBT-I, IPSRT or other), bipolar disorder patients, and value-based healthcare delivery
* Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
* Have experience designing and managing the REDCap database
* Experience with clinical trials
Salary Range
$68,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
* May work around standard office conditions
* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
* Climbing of stairs
* Climbing of ladders
* Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
* This position is 100% on campus and requires reporting to the assigned worksite during the scheduled work week.
Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest
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.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use 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. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
* E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
* Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
* Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
$68k yearly 10d ago
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Health & Society - 2025-26 Professional Track Faculty Pool
University of Texas at Austin 4.3
Mental health therapist job at Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.
The Health and Society program at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non-tenure track positions to teach undergraduate courses. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, though sometimes a year-long or years-long appointment can be made. Positions are renewable annually or multi-annually, contingent upon funding, position and performance. Salary is dependent upon position and qualifications.
A Ph.D. in a social science or humanities discipline that focused on a health-related topic is preferred. Previous college-level teaching experience is required.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, and teaching materials (teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi) to: Shannon Cavanagh, Chair, Department of Sociology.
$37k-57k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Clinician Investigator for Addiction Medicine
University of Texas at Austin 4.3
Mental health therapist job at Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.
About Dell Medical School As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 20 categorical residents per year, which includes a Primary Care Track and a Distinctions Track in Care Transformation, plus 5 preliminary interns in Medicine. Dell Seton Medical Center (DSMC) is a 220-bed, safety net, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves as the inpatient training facility for this program. In September 2021, Dell Med's IM program deployed a resident staffed team to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) Hospital. SMCA is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Center. SMCA also has a Level IV Trama Center.
About The Clinician Investigator for Addiction Medicine Position
The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional physician to join the Department of Internal Medicine as a clinician-investigator for Addiction Medicine who is committed to providing healthcare services to patients in need of addiction and/or substance use related care.
Development of a strong health services research program is essential for meeting the goals of Dell Medical School. The clinician-investigator position will be primarily focused on additional medicine research and efforts to push the boundaries of medicine to transform patient care. Dell Med will provide mentorship and shared resources to ensure the greatest opportunity for advancement as a clinician-investigator. The position will also include approximately 30-40% clinical and educational effort, with the specific responsibilities to be negotiated.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Participate in health services research, including the development of grant proposals, conduction of health services research, and dissemination of new learning and innovations.
* Provide high-quality clinical care and clinical teaching.
* Mentor or collaborate with other researchers or researchers in training, including graduate students.
* Under dissemination of research findings: publish work in high-impact journals. present work at national and international meetings, work with care providers and health care delivery networks to implement research in practice.
Live in Austin a Vibrant, Lively, University City
Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
Why Join Our Team
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.
* Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance
* Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options- PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice
* Desirable Optional Coverages - Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD
* Alluring Retirement Plan Options - TRS & ORP
* Compelling Work/Life Balance - PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more
* Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth - Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases
Required:
* The selected candidate must have an M.D./D.O., be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and must have completed specialty training in Addiction Medicine and/or be board certified or board eligible in Addiction specialty
* Unrestricted license (or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment) to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
* Eligible for appointment as an Assistant Professor or above.
* Commitment to an academic career, teaching and research
Preferred:
* Successful candidates will have independent NIH-funding or other independent research funding
* Fellowship training and/or experience in health services/additional medicine research.
* Evidence of scholarly productivity, including prior national research presentations and publications.
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online. #healthstartshere2
$38k-67k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead
University of Texas at Austin 4.3
Mental health therapist job at Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.
Job Posting Title: Senior Behavioral HealthTherapist and Program Lead * --- Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry * --- All Applicants * --- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 * --- FLSA Status: Exempt * --- * ---
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Senior Behavioral HealthTherapist and Program Lead (LCSW-S, LPC-S, or LMFT-S) will work as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based program that cares for patients enrolled in the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program at UT Health Austin Dell Medical School. TCHATT provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mentalhealth services. The Senior Behavioral HealthTherapist and Program Lead will provide mentalhealth therapy to children, adolescents, and family members and oversee other counselors providing TCHATT services.
This position includes providing structured clinical supervision to support the professional development and licensure progression of LPC-Associates, LMSWs, or LMFTs in Texas. In accordance with state regulations, the supervisor must hold the appropriate supervisory credential: an LPC-S to supervise LPC-As, an LCSW-S to supervise LMSWs, an LMFT-S to supervise LMFT-As.
This is a state funded position sponsored by the Texas Child MentalHealth Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mentalhealth challenges and improve the mentalhealth care system in this state in relation to children, adolescents, and perinatal women.
This position has an end date of 8/31/2026, but may be renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals. Funding is expected to continue.
A flexible working arrangement agreement will be required upon offer.
Purpose
The Senior Behavioral HealthTherapist and Program Lead will join our growing multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral and mentalhealth assessments, treatment planning, brief interventions, and interdisciplinary team consultation as needed, in compliance with standard regulations, policies and procedures. This position will provide mentalhealth therapy to children, adolescents, and family members and will provide oversight and supervision to LPC-As, LMSWs, or LMFT-As delivering TCHATT program services, in alignment with licensure requirements.. The Senior Behavioral HealthTherapist and Program Lead will also contribute to program development, lead trainings, and use data to inform programming. The Senior Behavioral HealthTherapist and Program Lead will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues, to work independently with a strong attention to detail, and to effectively communicate through both oral and written communication.
Responsibilities
* Evaluates and provides diagnostic impressions. Formulates treatment plan according to evidence based practices and protocol. Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions as needed. Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary. Undertake crisis intervention, as needed.
* Participates in any supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. Maintains client records and performs data entry as required by protocol. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals-served, families and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and with both federal and state regulations.
* Provides clinical supervision under a supervision plan with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council to at least one team member pursuing their independent practice licensure if appropriate given staffing at the time, in accordance with licensure requirements (LPC-S for LPC-As, LCSW-S for LMSWs, LMFT-S for LFMT-As). Regularly provides individual and/or group supervision and participates in training to support supervisee. Reviews documentation and closes supervisee's session notes. Provides feedback and recommendations regarding documentation, as needed.
* Serves as a clinical lead and works closely with the social workers and/or professional counselors on staff to provide mentorship, support, and consultation, as needed. Provides guidance, direction, debriefing, clinical staffing, and support to staff, including care coordinators. May help with coverage, staffing, and workflow optimization.
* Provides expert care for patients with co-occurring physical and mentalhealth conditions, while also addressing their psychosocial factors. Applies clinical experience, condition specific training, and certifications to contribute to patients' improved healthcare outcomes.
* Participates in the development and implementation of projects, and leading or participating in committees and/or workgroups. Participates in quality improvement and initiatives that analyze professional practice, outcomes and efficiencies, including peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities.
* Participates in meetings, continuing education opportunities, academic and research opportunities to optimize patient best practice and interdepartmental collaboration. Attends appropriate training workshops, interdisciplinary meetings and client staffing as required. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* Licensed as an LCSW-S, LPC-S, LMFT-S, or equivalent practiced clinician in Texas.
* Three years of post-degree clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with a variety of other health care professionals (i.e., physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, medical assistants).
* Strong technological, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Proficiency in electronic systems including, but not limited to, Google Suite, Trayt, Slack, Athena, Calendly.
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
* Five years of post-degree clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems in high-demand outpatient or inpatient mentalhealth settings.
* Experience providing school-based mentalhealth services.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their family members.
Salary Range
$72,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
* May work around standard office conditions
* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
* Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
* Occasional interstate, intrastate, and international travel
* This position will begin as remote, with on-site expectations to be determined at a later time based on the needs of the School. The supervisor will communicate the days and/or times the employee is expected to report on-site, up to 40 hours per week. Work arrangements will be reviewed regularly, and ample notice will be provided for any changes. Remote work requires reliable internet access and a suitable workspace free from distractions
Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest
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.
* ---
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.
* ---
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.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use 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. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
* E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
* Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
* Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
$72k yearly 4d ago
Mental Health Therapist
University of Texas-Austin 4.3
Mental health therapist job at Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.
Job Posting Title:
MentalHealthTherapist
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Hiring Department:
Department of Psychiatry
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All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jul 30, 2026
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
Dell Medical School is seeking a MentalHealthTherapist licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join the Bipolar Disorder Center as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based program that provides care for individuals with bipolar disorder at UT Health Austin and conducts research at Dell Medical School.
The position will join our growing multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral and mentalhealth assessments, treatment planning, brief interventions, evidence-based psychotherapy, coordination of care, interdisciplinary team consultation as needed, and research-related activities in several studies funded by NIH, foundations, and industry partners. Clinical and research activities are expected to be conducted ethically and professionally.
This position is temporary through July 30, 2026, with renewal contingent upon funding availability, work performance, and progress toward project goals. Funding is expected to continue.
Remote arrangements require reliable internet access and a workspace free from distractions; a flexible work agreement will be completed upon offer.
Purpose
The MentalHealthTherapist provides assessment, triage and treatment to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders, other co-morbid psychiatric disorders and/or chronic health conditions using a time-limited, evidence-based approach. This position provides direct services, functions as community liaison and as an interdisciplinary team member. Provides clinical leadership to other staff and functions to provide supervision to learners, which may be assigned to unit with consideration to current caseload.
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with the care team of the Bipolar Disorder Center to deliver patient-centered care for individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.
Conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths, preferences, functional impairments and symptoms of psychiatric and/or co-occurring disorder(s) at regular intervals to ensure optimal and personalized services.
Deliver therapeutic evidence-based and best practice interventions including, but not limited to, skills training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies; individual, family and group services; and crisis services with linkages to crisis resources as needed.
Completes accurate, timely documentation
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Masters-level behavioral health clinicians or higher, able to bill for clinical services and hold at a minimum one of the following licenses granted by the State of Texas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Have a minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various other health care professionals (i.e., physicians, psychologists, social workers, care coordinators)
Maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their family members
Possess excellent interpersonal skills; written and oral communication skills; organizational, planning, follow-up/follow-through, and time management skills
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice environment
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience preferably in direct mentalhealth practice
Have experience delivering care as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Have a working knowledge of and/or experience and certification with evidence-based therapies (such as CBT, DBT, MI, CBT-I, IPSRT or other), bipolar disorder patients, and value-based healthcare delivery
Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
Have experience designing and managing the REDCap database
Experience with clinical trials
Salary Range
$68,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
This position is 100% on campus and requires reporting to the assigned worksite during the scheduled work week.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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.
----
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use 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. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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AMPLIFY Mental Health Therapist Associate Fellowship
University of Texas-Austin 4.3
Mental health therapist job at Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.
Job Posting Title:
AMPLIFY MentalHealthTherapist Associate Fellowship
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Hiring Department:
Department of Psychiatry
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All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
This position is grant-funded with an expected end date of August 31, 2026. It is designated as a fellowship opportunity for recent graduates of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Eligible candidates must have graduated in either the December 2024 or May 2025 cohorts.
Purpose
This position aims to professionally develop a recent MSW SHSSW graduate in integrated healthcare service provision through therapeutic evidence-based practice models and measurement-based care approaches to full clinical licensure. Over the two-year period, the position will meet the required supervision hours for a fully licensed clinical social worker. The position will provide therapeutic support to young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 who seek the Amplify Center for mentalhealthcare, which is part of UT Health Austin.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an LCSW-S, the mentalhealththerapist completes a biopsychosocial assessment of patients. The applied biopsychosocial model and approach will include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, and/or other techniques and modalities as clinically indicated. Completes relative evaluations and treatment plans and provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Participates in screening, tracking, and reporting of patient outcomes and social work interventions. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals served, families, and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with professional ethics and with both Federal and State regulations.
Provides discipline-specific knowledge to interdisciplinary team around mentalhealth, cultural competency, social determinants of health, and innovative ways to approach chronic illness in patients. Participates in value-based research initiatives and research for operational improvements in patient care.
Provides care management to include connecting patients to needed resources such as community mentalhealth services, and other resources in the community.
Maintains clear, timely, adequate, and professional documentation of patient progress, in assessment, goal planning, and discharge processes.
Work collaboratively with an integrated team and provide discipline-specific knowledge about mentalhealth and successful ways to approach young adults' social and emotional needs at work and school.
Other Duties as Assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be a recent graduate of the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work with a master's in social work no earlier than December 2024.
Licensure in the state of Texas (LMSW) or be certified as an LPC Associate (LPC-A) in the state of Texas with 1,000 hours towards full clinical licensure.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other health care professionals (i.e., physicians, psychologists, social workers, school counselors, care coordinators).
Maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their family members.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational, planning, follow-up/follow-through, and time management skills.
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Have experience delivering care as a member of an interdisciplinary team and/or working with young adults.
Have a working knowledge of and/or experience with Brief Intervention, and Motivational Interviewing, and value-based healthcare delivery.
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment.
Ability to manage multiple streams of work.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; written and communication skills; organizational, planning, follow-up/follow-through, and time management skills.
Salary Range
$60,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
Field work as necessary
This position is a grant-funded fellowship role with an expected end date of August 31, 2026
This position is located at the Amplify Center on the ACC campus, where a split amount of office and virtual time is required for the position based on provider schedule
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use 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. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.