CLINICAL THERAPIST

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX seeks a Clinical Therapist to provide school-based mental health services across multiple districts. The role involves assessment, crisis intervention, and collaboration with RtI/ MTSS teams to support student well-being.

Requires a Master's degree in a mental health field and Texas licensure or progress toward licensure (LCSW/LMSW/LPC or School Psychologist). Travel between regional locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field.
• Must be licensed or certified in a mental health discipline in the State of Texas or actively working toward licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or School Psychologist).
• Two (2) years of experience providing mental health counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide clearly identified and accessible therapeutic mental health support services for students and families.
• Provide crisis intervention to minimize trauma impact.
• Review assessments and develop safety plans with stakeholders.
• Maintain client confidentiality per FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Coordinate referrals and case management to increase service participation.
• Deliver mental health consultation and support RtI/MTSS teams and SSTs.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9154

Working Title

Working Title CLINICAL THERAPIST

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services

FTE

FTE 1

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

Provide clearly identified and easily accessible therapeutic mental health support services that address the mental and emotional well-being of students (clients) and families representing multiple schools in multiple districts. Provide support to district internship team, RtI/ MTSS key personnel, and provide school-based mental health services (i.e., counseling services) at campus during transition year and high-risk cases to improve K-12 students’ positive mental health.

Description of Duties

• Utilizing various assessment instruments and techniques, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to assist in diagnosing mental health conditions and determining appropriate intervention strategies.
• Identify and treat mental health/behavioral health conditions through the implementation of planning, clinical documentation and treatment plans and monitoring of progress/goals.
• Provide crisis intervention with students, families and campus staff by providing immediate assessment, triage and therapeutic assistance to minimize the impact of trauma to students.
• Review the completed/conducted assessment for suicide, non-suicidal self-harm and harm to others that interns have completed. Collaborate with key parties to develop campus, student and home safety plans.
• Review client data regularly to ensure that treatment and documentation is aligned with professional standards and clinical best practice.
• Guard client confidentiality by being knowledgeable of and adhering to both FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Provide referrals for services such as medical care, educational intervention, psychiatric treatment, etc. when needed and case management services to increase referred client/family participation in services.
• Provide mental health consultation and be primary contact for school and district staff regarding Response to Intervention (RtI)/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support ( MTSS ), and Student Support Teams ( SST ).
• Provide ongoing feedback to referring parties, school personnel and clients.
• Assess mental health and social service needs to provide successful re-entry/transition to home campus for students returning from DAEP , behavioral health hospitals and residential treatment placements.
• Develop and deliver professional development and community outreach topics on mental health wellness, social emotional development, suicidality, threat assessments, behavior management, depression, anxiety and ADHD .
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, professional development and training to increase clinical skills and improve outcomes for critical cases.
• Complete, document, and submit all discipline-specific requirements for maintaining licensure through applicable State of Texas licensing boards.
• Comply with departmental policies, legal requirements, and professional, ethical, and quality of care standards.
• Perform 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 such as LCSW , LMSW , LPC , or School Psychologist (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. Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively and effectively with client, families, staff and the community. May require ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours in order to accommodate parents’ work and students’ school schedules. Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring ability to manage competing priorities including referrals, crisis response and client treatment.

Job will require ability to drive a car for travel between locations for purposes of consultation, training, meetings, or on-site demonstrations to Local Education Agencies/School Districts located in the RGV within the Region One ESC : Brownsville ISD , Edcouch-Elsa ISD , Harlingen CISD , McAllen ISD , Mission CISD , Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ( PSJA ) ISD , and Sharyland ISD whom the project has agreements with.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 10/06/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

12/31/2027

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.

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 Human Resources.