CLINICAL THERAPIST (School of Medicine/Student Affairs)

Posting Number: SRGV9009

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: School of Medicine / Student Affairs

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

To provide specialized assistance and mental health counseling to the School of Medicine students. Responsible for a variety of professional tasks related to developing, implementing and conducting specialized individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting. Uses independent judgment and discretion in diagnosing and formulating clinical treatment plans for clients.

Description of Duties:

• Counsel and provide therapeutic interventions to clients individually, couples and in group sessions.
• Coordinates referrals of clients to outside agencies for services not provided on site.
• Acts as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develops and implements new programs, strategies, and goals for individual mental health, group psychotherapy, advanced level counseling services for couples to address the needs of the University community.
• Coordinates services with other appropriate mental health professionals and resources on and off campus.
• May assist in the coordination and development of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
• Administers, scores, and interprets personality assessments, mental health screenings, and psychotherapy client readiness.
• Periodically reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and services.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures of the University, UT System, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Maintains appropriate documentation to assure compliance with state law.
• Assesses all referrals, forms, and materials to gauge effectiveness.
• Acts as department representative with internal and external University committees and organizations.
• Develops and conducts presentation as needed.
• Assists in training and supervision of counselor interns and practicum students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and client's progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Master’s degree in a mental health related field.

Licenses/Certifications: Must be licensed or certified in a mental health discipline in the State of Texas or hold a temporary/conditional professional counselor license and are actively working toward licensure (Proof of progress will need to be submitted to the supervisor every 6 months).

Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing mental health counseling.

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 07/06/2026