AddressJob Summary:
Responsible for evaluating individual and family needs after receiving a diagnosis and create a custom treatment plan. Provides individual, couples and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills. Connect families and caregivers to institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life.
Job Duties:
1. Evaluates individuals and family's needs after receiving diagnosis and create a custom treatment plan and provide individual, couples and family therapy to improve mental health and coping skills.
2. Facilitates and leads various therapeutic and support groups for patients and caregivers to develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
3. Develops innovative support and community engaging programs for caregivers and patients to promote mental health and encourage involvement in programs.
4. Coordinates with other Providers, agencies and community resources to provide comprehensive care.
5. Connects families and caregivers to institute and community resources needed to improve quality of life.
6. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
Master's degree in Psychology or related degree is required. Experience cannot be substituted for degree.
Experience:
Two (2) years of Counseling, Social Work or related experience is required. Experience or willingness to work with adults with serious mental health issues.
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is required.
- This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Incentive.
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.
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. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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 plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
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.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
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.
