Mindful Eating Program Coordinator; LPC, LCSW, Psychologist

Job Posting

Title:

Mindful Eating Program Coordinator (LPC, LCSW, Psychologist)

Hiring Department: Healthy horns - Counseling and Mental Health Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Dec 01, 2025

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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.

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

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.

The Longhorn Wellness Center 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.

University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes, but is 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.

General Counseling and Mental Health Center seeks to fill one (1) position as the coordinator of our Mindful Eating Program. Must be licensed as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist. This position will provide short‑term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention and outreach services to undergraduate and graduate students with an emphasis on supporting students who present with disordered eating and/or body image difficulties.

• Conduct initial assessments of students’ presenting concerns and provide short‑term counseling for students referred for service.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts as required by center policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a blend of programmatic interventions that address the psycho‑social mental health needs of students.
• Identify group assignment preferences, propose and develop new groups, and initiate advertising, recruitment, and screening for groups.
• Facilitate groups in accordance with service agreement and demonstrate knowledge about group counseling or seek appropriate training.
• Review client records to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered.
• Provide clinical consultation to others as needed, seek consultation when appropriate, and offer urgent care services as necessary to students.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals on CMHC’s multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations.
• Develop linkages with key contacts of the designated population or issue to develop and implement programmatic interventions that generate substantial student participation.
• Provide clinical training and supervision to social work and psychology interns, pre‑doctoral psychology practicum students, and group co‑leaders.
• Co‑lead training seminars, offer and supervise preceptorships and apprenticeships for interns, and participate on training‑related committees.
• Attend and participate in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.
• Contribute new ideas, engage in…