CLINICAL THERAPIST (School of Medicine/Student Affairs)

Job description

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV9009

Working TitleCLINICAL THERAPIST (School of Medicine/Student Affairs)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentOfc of Student Affairs SOM

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

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.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree in a mental health related field.

Preferred Education

N/A

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.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Ability to set and adjust priorities; handles a high volume of work with frequent interruptions; works independently and in a flexible manner to meet changing business requirements. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. Seeks to listen and understand views and comments of others.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/06/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

Quick Link

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you a current UTRGV employee?

Yes

No

Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

Please select your highest level of completed education.

6th grade education

10th grade education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

Masters Degree from an accredited university

Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

None of the above

Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

Over 10 years

Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

State Licensure

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Reference Letter 3

Certifications and Licenses

Training Certificates

Other Document

List of 3 References

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Letter of Interest

Additional Document

Worksite address

edinburg, TX, 78540, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.