Mental Health Clinician - Crisis

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team‑based health care delivery.

Role Overview

The Mental Health Clinician, under general supervision, provides mental health counseling and outreach responsive to the unique backgrounds and needs of individuals, couples, and groups. The position may supervise clinical staff and graduate trainees. Primary focus is crisis management services, including tracking high‑risk/high‑complexity student clinical needs, attending walk‑in crisis appointments, and conducting needs‑based assessments with clinical interviews for students discharged from mental health hospitals. The role partners closely with UHS crisis intervention providers, University Police Department, and Student Assistance Services, supporting the mission of University Health Services by fostering the mental well‑being and holistic development of Texas A&M students.

Schedule

Full‑time | College Station, TX

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): minimum of 3,000 post‑licensure clinical hours completed in no fewer than 18 months under supervision.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT): minimum of 3,000 post‑licensure clinical hours completed in no fewer than 24 months, including at least 200 hours of supervision.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): at least one year of supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 100 supervision hours.
• License (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) in the State of Texas within one year of employment and maintained for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with crisis management in higher education or behavioral health hospital settings.
• Experience providing case management and tracking for high‑risk clients.
• Experience providing stabilization and crisis counseling.
• Experience working with community referrals and hospital discharge processes.
• Experience in providing outreach and mental health education.
• Experience supervising clinical trainees or licensed associate clinicians.
• Ability to provide clinical counseling in more than one language utilized by A&M students.
• Training in evidence‑based practices and/or related areas of specialization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work as a generalist who serves all students presenting concerns.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals representative of TAMU counseling center clients.
• Clinical experience providing multiculturally informed counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, campus engagement, program coordination/development, training and supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adherence to the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board, the code of ethics relevant to the field, and all relevant federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling, specifically crisis intervention and tracking for individuals.
• Assess clients, create care plans, and provide treatment services and referrals.
• Engage in case management and referrals.
• Deliver mental health‑related outreach, presentations, and workshops to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, students, and families regarding students' mental health and well‑being.
• Provide adjunct supervision of psychology and counseling practicum students.
• Provide CAMS consultations and coordinate CAMS assessments.
• Flex schedule during periods of high student need to deliver additional clinical services, outreach, crisis response, and related duties.
• Participate in departmental, division, and university committees, meetings, and special initiatives.
• Assist with organizational and administrative tasks as requested.
• Meet ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per Texas licensure requirements and UHS policies.
• Provide adjunct support and/or training seminars for trainees.
• Support clinical operations through organizational and administrative tasks related to client care.
• Consult with licensed professionals when managing complex and/or crisis situations and seek appropriate consultation to best support students.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities required by state licensure and maintain currency of practice through literature review, research, and evaluation activities.
• Provide professional presentations as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• May require a flexible schedule for evening and weekend work for outreach and/or crisis response.
• May direct and/or evaluate the work of others.
• Requires handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and university policies.
• FERPA and HIPAA training required upon employment and on a recurring basis.
• Position is security‑sensitive and requires compliance with state and federal laws, Texas A&M System policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
• All tasks must be performed safely without injury to self or others, in compliance with system and university safety requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness programs including free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional development resources such as free LinkedIn Learning, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed.
• Access to “Living Well,” a program built by employees for employees.