Mindful Eating Counselor (LPC, LCSW, Psychology)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Healthyhorns - Counseling and Mental Health Center, seeks a Mindful Eating Counselor (LPC, LCSW, or psychologist) to provide short‑term and outreach services to students with disordered eating and body image concerns on campus.

The role emphasizes brief individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, assessments, and program development, with supervision of interns and collaboration with campus partners to enhance student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work with Texas licensure eligibility.
• Texas license (LPC, LCSW, or psychologist) required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience in college/university counseling settings and with disordered eating/body image is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and outreach services to undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis on disordered eating and body image issues.
• Conduct initial assessments and maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with center policies.
• Develop and implement programmatic interventions addressing psycho-social mental health needs of students.
• Offer clinical supervision to interns/practicum students and coordinate referrals with CMHC and university partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and campus departments to promote student well-being.

Skills

Brief individual therapy

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Care coordination

Cultural competence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Licensed to practice independently in Texas (LPC/LCSW/psychologist)

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 holidaysPlease 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**Provide short-term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and outreach services to undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis on supporting students who present with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.* 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 licensureor* 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 qualificationsPsychologist: $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