Mental Health Therapist

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, United States
Base: $68,000 + ; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
On-site
Evidence-based psychotherapy
Bipolar disorder treatment
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
The Mental Health Therapist provides assessment, triage and treatment to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders, other co-morbid psychiatric disorders and/or chronic health conditions using a time-limited, evidence-based approach

Job Summary

  • The Mental Health Therapist provides assessment, triage and treatment to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders, other co-morbid psychiatric disorders and/or chronic health conditions using a time-limited, evidence-based approach.
  • The position will join our growing multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral and mental health assessments, treatment planning, brief interventions, evidence-based psychotherapy, coordination of care, interdisciplinary team consultation as needed, and research-related activities in several studies funded by NIH, foundations, and industry partners.
  • This position is temporary through July 30, 2026, with renewal contingent upon funding availability, work performance, and progress toward project goals.

Matching Summary

The Mental Health Therapist provides assessment, triage and treatment to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders, other co-morbid psychiatric disorders and/or chronic health conditions using a time-limited, evidence-based approach.

Salary

Base: $68,000+; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evidence-based psychotherapy
  • Bipolar disorder treatment
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Behavioral and mental health assessments
  • NIH funded research experience

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Experience with clinical trials
  • REDCap database management

Key Requirements

  • LCSW, LPC, LP, or LMFT license
  • 3 years post-degree clinical experience
  • Masters-level behavioral health clinician

Work Rights

Not specified

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