Mindful Eating Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Mindful Eating Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology) to provide short-term individual and group counseling with an emphasis on disordered eating and body image within Healthyhorns CMHC. The role includes outreach, intern supervision, and development of training materials to support student wellness.

Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, documentation, and collaboration with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctoral level licensure eligibility in Texas for counseling.
• Experience in college/university counseling centers or outpatient mental health settings.
• Experience supporting students with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.
• Demonstrated experience providing brief individual therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, care coordination, and case management.
• Experience providing mental health services to college students.
• Experience developing and delivering outreach programs related to eating disorders/body image.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and short-term counseling for students.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of all service contacts per CMHC policies.
• Develop and implement interventions addressing psycho-social needs of students.
• Identify group preferences and recruit/screen for groups as appropriate.
• Provide clinical supervision to interns, practicum students, and pre-doctoral psychology trainees.
• Coordinate referrals between CMHC, university, and external providers.
• Provide urgent care services as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Job Posting Title

Mindful Eating Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)

Hiring Department

Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Oct 05, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an accredited on-campus mental health facility dedicated to supporting the well-being of UT Austin students. CMHC offers a range of services, including assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services. To learn more about CMHC, please visit https://cmhc.utexas.edu. The Longhorn Wellness Center (LWC) is the health promotion unit servicing University Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Center. Staff focuses on educating students about priority college health issues by hosting workshops and events, creating new tools, and collaborating with the campus community to enhance overall well-being. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

Provide short-term individual and group counseling and outreach to students who seek services with our center with concentration in disordered eating and/or body image difficulties. Outreach activities may include presentations to campus partners, supervision and training of social work / psychology interns and post-doctoral psychology practicum students, and development of training materials used within the center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of students' presenting concerns. Conduct short-term counseling with students referred for service.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts as required by center policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a good blend of programmatic interventions which address the psycho-social mental health needs of students as applicable
• Identify group assignment preferences and propose/develop new groups, as appropriate.
• Initiate advertising/recruitment and screening for group.
• Facilitate groups in accordance with service agreement.
• Demonstrate knowledge about group counseling and/or seek appropriate training.

Reviews client record to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered. Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and Counseling and Mental Health Center, CMHC, policies. Coordinates referrals between CMHC and university or community service providers.

Provide clinical consultation to others on an as-needed basis and seeks consultation when appropriate. Provide urgent care services as necessary to students.

• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CMHC's multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations
• Develops linkages with key contacts of the designated population or issue for the purpose of developing and implementing programmatic interventions which generate substantial participation by students.

Provide clinical training and supervision to social work and psychology interns, as well as pre-doctoral psychology practicum students.

• Provides individual supervision of interns, practicum students, or psychiatric residents.
• Provides individual supervision of group co-leaders.
• Supervises interns' supervision of practicum students.
• Co-leads training seminars.
• Offers and supervises preceptorships and apprenticeships for interns.
• Participates on training-related committees.
• Participates in training activities during the orientation period.
• Timely signature on clinical documentation and communication with supervisor of relevant issues.

Other required activities

• Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.
• Participates in the prevention and outreach team meetings by contributing new ideas, engaging in problem solving and seeking better ways to impact the mental health needs of students.
• Comply with all CMHC and UT policies, procedures, and guidelines.

May be assigned other relevant duties as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work or other degree which meets eligibility requirement in Texas for licensure

or

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or other degree acceptable to the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology.
• Licensed to practice independently in Texas as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or psychologist. If licensed in another state, must be able to obtain licensure in Texas within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Experience working in a college or university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting.
• Experience supporting students who have disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.
• Demonstrated experience in providing brief individual therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, care coordination, and case management.
• Experience providing mental health services to college students.
• Experience in developing and implementing outreach programs centered around disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.
• Experience providing culturally competent treatment to a varied client population.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in providing brief individual and group therapy.
• Training and experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with campus partners, such as colleagues in academic affairs and other student services providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a large system and to participate and collaborate effectively in a large mental health services agency.

Salary Range

LPC/LCSW: $78,000 + depending on qualifications

Psychologist: $90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical Office Environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and supporting responsibilities. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.