Mental Health Therapist Intern - LPC Associate (We Care Clinic)

Mental Health Therapist Intern - LPC Associate (We Care Clinic) Job Description Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders of youth ages 3-20 within the Wellness for Children and Adolescents Restorative Empowerment (WE CARE) Clinic. Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in-clinic, 2 days from home. Responsibilities Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices. Performs crisis interventions as needed. Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, family members as needed, to engage patient in care. Provides liaison between clinical team, clinical leadership, and other professionals involved in the patient’s care. Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans. Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues. Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment. Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organization and time management skills. Strongly preferred Bilingual in English/Spanish. Education Up to one (1) year related experience Experience Up to one (1) year related experience Licenses/Certifications At minimum, registered with the Texas Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists as an intern. QMHP eligible and on track to LPC preferred. This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48. Required Skills Up to one (1) year related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio