Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Health Disparities Research aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate disparities in cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality and cancer-related behavior through research and education addressing the determinants of disparities as well as interventions and policies designed to eliminate disparities.

Counselors provide professional behavioral and psychological interventions and assessment techniques for health disparities research clinical protocols. Responsible for activities related to interventions and for completion of other tasks and activities associated with the work of faculty/postdoctoral fellows. Impacts health disparities research or clinical protocols.

The ideal counselor will possess a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related counseling field, along with at least one year of post-master's counseling experience. Candidates should hold a current Texas license as a Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychological Associate, and demonstrate experience providing counseling interventions using motivational interviewing and/or cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.

Work Location:

Texas Medical Center

The typical work schedule is Hybrid, once a month and based on business needs. This is a Part-Time position.

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research aimed at improving health outcomes for underserved populations. The position supports professional growth through collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, participation in innovative clinical protocols, and involvement in intervention development, while offering a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Research information related to specific underserved populations through journal articles, books, training, and other educational activities to support tailored interventions.
• Identify participant needs and barriers related to study participation and assist the research team in developing solutions.
• Develop and deliver psychological and behavioral interventions and supporting materials for underserved populations.
• Participate in the identification, preparation, and implementation of data collection instruments and questionnaire testing procedures.
• Monitor research and clinical protocol adherence and contribute to strategic planning activities for health disparities clinical protocols.
• Assist in the development and revision of counseling manuals and intervention materials.
• Provide on-call crisis management support as required.

• Record and maintain documentation of all counseling sessions completed.
• Enter relevant participant and study data into research databases.
• Comply with regulatory, institutional, and protocol-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Provide virtual counseling services for underserved populations in accordance with research protocols.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and/or cognitive behavioral therapy approaches…