Mental Health Therapist Intern – LPC Associate

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA

. Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing counseling and case management services for patients with mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based practices and strong communication skills to ensure continuity of care and effective collaboration with clinical teams and other professionals.

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Mental Health CounselingDiagnostic AssessmentCrisis InterventionStrong Communication SkillsMaster's Degree in Counseling

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based PracticesCase ManagementTherapeutic PlanningReport PreparationCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingOrganizationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor InternQMHP EligibilityLPC-Associate Preferred

Industry Keywords

Mental Health IssuesContinuity of CareClinical Practice StandardsPatient EngagementBilingual Preferred

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides counseling and case management services for patients using evidence-based practices
Performs crisis interventions as needed
Coordinates with referring providers and other professionals, and family members as needed, to engage patients in care
Provides liaison between the clinical team, clinical leadership, and other professionals involved in patients' care
Consults and assures continuity of care, conveys assessment findings, and implements therapeutic plans
Prepares reports and other documentation in accordance with good clinical practice and institutional standards
Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and clinical experience with mental health issues
Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment
Ability to establish and maintain trust and rapport
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Master's degree or higher in professional counseling or related field is required
At minimum, registered with the Texas Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists as an intern (or within 180 days)
QMHP eligible and on track to LPC preferred
Bilingual preferred
LPC-Associate preferred
Up to one (1) year related experience