UT Health San Antonio ยท 4 months ago
Mental Health Therapist Intern - LPC Associate (WE CARE Clinic)
San Antonio, TX
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
1+ years expUT Health San Antonio is an initiative focused on improving child and adolescent mental health care in Texas. The Mental Health Therapist Intern will provide high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to children and adolescents under supervision, while developing treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
EducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Provides individual, couples, and/or family therapy to improve mental health, resiliency, and coping skills
Consults with Board Approved Supervisor as per Board, Institutional, and Department standards
Performs counseling, evaluation, treatment, and plan, using evidence-based practices
Creates individualized treatment plans according to each patient's unique needs and circumstances. Will review progress towards goals and adjust treatment plan as agreed upon by the patient and supervisor
Assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans
Completes documentation and safety plans according to program policies and prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards
Connects families and caregivers to institute and community resources need to improve quality of life
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and participates in case consultation to provide comprehensive care, and coordinates with family members as needed to engage patient in care
Identifies obstacles to optimal patient care, risk reduction, and health promotion
Performs crisis interventions as needed
Develops innovative support and community engagement programs for caregivers and patients to promote mental health and encourages involvement in programs
Facilitates or leads therapeutic and support groups for patients and caregivers
Formulates candid and supportive communication
Facilitates effective problem solving and conflict resolution
Participates in program evaluation activities including, but not limited to data collection for grants, grant reporting, patient satisfaction surveys, and other activities as needed
Performs administrative duties and outreach as assigned
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in professional counseling or related field is required
LPC-associate required
To be considered, candidate must have under 300 direct hours towards LPC license
Up to one (1) year related experience
Preferred
QMHP eligible and on track to LPC preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
Will receive annual stipend for continued education.
Clinical supervision expenses covered by department.
Company
UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is a medical center that provides research, education, physicians, patient care, and community services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-12-01Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Potter
Professor Of Psychiatry
William L. Henrich
President
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