Mental Health Therapist Intern

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks a qualified mental health professional to deliver clinical and consultative services for preventing, assessing, evaluating and treating mental, emotional or behavioral disorders under supervision.

The role includes counseling and case management, crisis interventions, coordination with providers and families, and ensuring continuity of care within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication, organizational skills and professional licensure are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in professional counseling or related field is required.
• Ability to diagnose and assess mental health conditions.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices.
• Performs crisis interventions as needed.
• Coordinates with referring providers and family members to engage patient in care.
• Provides liaison between clinical team and leadership involved in patient care.
• Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans.
• Prepares reports and other documentation per good clinical practice and institutional standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental health expertise

Diagnostic assessment

Empathy and rapport

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree or higher in counseling or related field

Job description

Under a board-approved supervisor, provides clinical and consultative services to prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental emotional or behavioral disorders.

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.

Education

• Master's degree or higher in professional counseling or related field is required.

Required Skills

• Up to one (1) year related experience.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7586
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 08/31/2026, 09:23 PM
• Locations 0584 5788 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78240, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M2300 - Psychiatry & Beh Sciences, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department M2300 - Psychiatry & Beh Sciences