Mindful Eating Program Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist)

Mindful Eating Program Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist) Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center Location: UT Main Campus Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: Dec 01, 2025 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Purpose General Counseling and Mental Health Center is seeking the coordinator of our Mindful Eating Program. Must be licensed as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist. This position will provide short‑term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and outreach services to undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis on supporting students who present with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties. Responsibilities Provide short‑term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and outreach services to undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis on supporting students who present with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties. Conduct initial assessments of students' presenting concerns. Conduct short‑term counseling with students referred for service. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts as required by center policies and procedures. Develop and implement a good blend of programmatic interventions which address the psycho‑social mental health needs of students as applicable. Identify group assignment preferences and propose/develop new groups, as appropriate. Initiate advertising, recruitment, and screening for group. Facilitate groups in accordance with service agreement. Demonstrate knowledge about group counseling and/or seek appropriate training. Review client record to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered. Provide clinical consultation to others on an as‑needed basis and seek consultation when appropriate; provide urgent care services as necessary to students. Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CMHC's multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations. Develop linkages with key contacts of the designated population or issue for the purpose of developing and implementing programmatic interventions which generate substantial participation by students. Provide clinical training and supervision to social work and psychology interns, as well as pre‑doctoral psychology practicum students. Provide individual supervision of interns, practicum students, or psychiatric residents. Provide individual supervision of group co‑leaders. Supervise interns' supervision of practicum students. Co‑lead training seminars. Offer and supervise preceptorships and apprenticeships for interns. Participate on training‑related committees. Participate in training activities during the orientation period. Timely signature on clinical documentation and communication with supervisor of relevant issues. Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned. Participate in the prevention and outreach team meetings by contributing new ideas, engaging in problem solving and seeking better ways to impact the mental health needs of students. Comply with all CMHC and UT policies, procedures, and guidelines. May be assigned other relevant duties as applicable. Education Requirements Master's Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or other degree which meets Texas licensure eligibility. Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or other degree acceptable to the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology. Required Qualifications Licensed to practice independently as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist (or equivalent from another state, with ability to obtain Texas licensure within one year). Experience in high demand outpatient or inpatient mental health setting. Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied client population. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Two (2) years' experience providing services to college‑aged persons with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience in working with serious mental illness. At least 3 years of significant experience in providing short‑term individual counseling and crisis intervention services to a culturally varied population. At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in high demand outpatient or inpatient mental health settings. At least 3 years of experience providing crisis intervention, triage, care coordination, and brief therapy to young adults and/or college students. Experience working in a college/university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting. Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health providers. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus personnel, such as professionals in academic affairs and other student services providers. Demonstrated ability to work within a large system, and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large mental health services agency. Demonstrated ability to maintain a flexible yet highly organized working style. Licensed as an LPC/LCSW/Psychologist for a minimum of two years. Salary Range LCSW/LPC: $82,860 + depending on qualifications PhD: $95,400 + depending on qualifications Benefits University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package including: 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Application Requirements Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Letter of interest detailing the training and employment experiences that qualify you for the position; specifically addressing how your background meets the preferred qualifications listed above. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complying 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. Other All candidates must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. Background checks are required for finalists. The University uses E‑Verify for new hires. Recruitment is ongoing; this posting is not expired. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology