Graduate Assistant - UTRGV Psychology Clinic

The UTRGV Psychology Clinic is seeking a qualified graduate assistant to join our mental health clinic team during the summer semester, providing high‑quality mental health services and clinical training experiences for graduate students. We serve a diverse population with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care for disadvantaged communities, supported by practicum training and research opportunities across mental and behavioral health disciplines. Our staff, faculty, and students frequently work bilingually in English and Spanish through collaboration with local agencies, and the ideal candidate will be highly organized, academically strong, and motivated to gain hands‑on experience in clinical operations, data analysis, research support, and community engagement.

During the assistantship, the graduate assistant will learn to:
• Identify common mental health concerns through client screening and assessment.
• Assess and monitor mental health outcomes for research and treatment evaluation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and research-related data software.
• Understand management and coordination of mental health services and assist with social media outreach efforts.
• Develop and maintain procedures for assessing clinical outcomes and making data-informed decisions.
• Communicate effectively with clinic staff, faculty, and students through professional written and oral communication.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to clinic operations and research tasks.
• Generate recommendations to enhance service quality and workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and professionalism in working with diverse communities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exhibit ethical conduct, responsibility, and professionalism in all interactions.