Therapist – Psych & Behavioral Science

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Once you join us you won’t want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as… 

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides comprehensive diagnostic mental health assessments, interventions, education, referrals, and consultations for patients. Conducts evaluations and assessments; provides ongoing counseling, treatment, and intervention; conducts evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy to individuals within the UTHealth – Psychosis Specialty Clinic and individuals seeking psychotherapy at UT Physicians with various presenting concerns.

 

A significant proportion of the caseload will be within the Psychosis Specialty Clinic, which provides services to individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and mood disorders with psychosis. The Psychosis Specialty Clinic is under the umbrella of a larger research clinic. Depending on patient preferences and other applicable responsibilities, a hybrid model (mix of in-person and telemedicine services) may be utilized; however, clinicians are expected to provide a portion of services in person.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Conducts comprehensive initial assessments to define the patient’s presenting problem and aid in treatment plan development.

Conducts independent short-term psychotherapy using a variety of evidence-based modalities. Assist the patients in achieving positive psychological and/or social adjustments and may carry administrative responsibilities for a program.

Leads treatment groups, support groups and other educational groups pretraining to behavioral health.

Maintain detailed records of client assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic goals, and treatment notes. Knowledge of electronic recordkeeping procedures.

Participates in clinical meetings, presents cases and establishes rapport with others on the clinical team. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care, enhance the patient experience and achieve collaborative goals. Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.

Refers cases to appropriate professionals, institutions or agencies to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment or referral.

Prepares detailed reports and may videotape sessions with patients for review with coworkers or a faculty member.

Participates in teaching and staff development activities.

Utilizes crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.

Responds to emergency situations.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas Board of Social Work.  Knowledge of DSM-5 Criteria.

Minimum Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of social work experience required, with at least two years of experience providing evidenced-based, client-centered counseling (group or independent) also required.  Clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with individuals with psychosis and training and/or experience using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), as well as strong generalist experience using evidence-based treatments, is highly desirable but not required. Regardless of experience, great candidates include individuals with an interest in working with this population.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0873, 0874, 42B1, 42B3, 42B4, 42BX, 42T1, 42T3, 42T4, 42TX, L32A.

 

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs .

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.