CARE Coordinator; LPC, LCSW, PhD College of Natural Sciences

Position: CARE Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, PhD) for College of Natural Sciences
Job Posting

Title:

CARE Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, PhD) for College of Natural Sciences

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- Hiring Department:

Healthy horns - Counseling and Mental Health Center

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Exempt

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Dec 22, 2025

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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- Job Details:

General Notes

Our mission at Healthy horns is to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthy horns 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.

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.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the various healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about the total benefits offered.

We at Healthy horns offer other additional compensation and benefits that will be discussed during the interview:

* Professional development reimbursement

* License renewal fee reimbursement

* On-site CEUs, weekly clinical consultation and professional development

Purpose

CARE is a program of The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). CMHC provides a full range of university mental health services including time-limited individual therapy, group therapy, program development and outreach, psychiatric assessment and treatment, integrated healthcare, urgent care, case management services. Training and supervision are provided to psychology and social work interns, psychiatric residents, and psychology practicum students. The center's large, multidisciplinary staff includes psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and licensed professional counselors.

Counselors in Academic Residence Program (CARE), is a unique program of the Counseling and Mental Health Center that embeds licensed mental health providers within all colleges and schools to provide mental health services for undergraduate and graduate/professional students. This position may provide mental health services on location in the College of Natural Sciences.

CARE Coordinators provide the following:

* Short-term individual counseling, case management and workshops for students.

* Consultation for staff and faculty regarding specific students of concern.

* Crisis response to student experiencing mental health crisis.

* Mental health trainings relevant to their CSU.

* Participation academic staff meetings and wellness programming.

* Post-traumatic event consultation for faculty and staff and support for student groups, classes, and individuals.

Join our team of counselors as we provide short-term mental health services in an embedded counseling model. We collaborate with colleges/schools/programs across campus to decrease barriers for students struggling academically for mental health reasons. In addition to counseling, we provide workshops and consultation.

Responsibilities

As CARE Coordinator, you will use your expertise to support the students enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin. You will provide short-term individual and group counseling and outreach to students who seek services with our program. Outreach activities may include presentations to student enrolled in your supported school(s), campus partners, supervision and training of social work / psychology interns and post-doctoral psychology practicum students, and development of training materials used within your area.

Provide short-term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management, to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a specific school or college at UT Austin.

* Conduct initial assessments of students' presenting concerns. Conduct short-term counseling with students referred…