About the role#
As a Mental Health Therapist Intern, you will work under a board-approved supervisor to provide clinical and consultative services. You will focus on the prevention, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. This is a full-time, paid position that requires you to reside in San Antonio.
What you'll do#
- Provide counseling and case management services using evidence-based practices.
- Perform crisis interventions when necessary.
- Coordinate with referring providers, other professionals, and family members to engage patients in their care.
- Act as a liaison between the clinical team, leadership, and other involved professionals.
- Consult on cases to ensure continuity of care, share assessment findings, and implement therapeutic plans.
- Prepare reports and documentation that meet clinical practice and institutional standards.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- A Master's degree or higher in professional counseling or a related field.
- Current registration with the Texas Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists as an intern, or registration within 180 days.
- Clinical experience with mental health issues and the ability to perform diagnostic assessments.
- Skills to establish and maintain trust and rapport with patients.
- Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual, hold an LPC-Associate status, or are QMHP eligible and on track to LPC.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full time.
About UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is a health sciences university based in Texas. It operates schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences. The institution was founded in 1959 and maintains four campuses across San Antonio and Laredo. It currently employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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