Graduate Assistant - UTRGV Psychology Clinic

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Title Information

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant Job Class Code 10096 FLSA Exempt Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.

2. Must be in good academic standing

3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester - nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number A1431 Working Title Graduate Assistant - UTRGV Psychology Clinic Location Edinburg, Texas College College of Liberal Arts Department College of Liberal Arts / Psychological Science Division Provost - Academic Affairs FTE .5 Scope of Job

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with office management, including processing referrals, screening clients, and checking in clients using electronic health records.
• Distribute outcome measures and assist with data entry, organization, and analysis.
• Analyze clinic outcomes data and develop statistical reports.
• Assist with managing clinic training materials and didactic content.
• Provide support to social media outreach and wellness campaigns.
• Conduct literature searches using library and online research tools.
• Support research activities, including methodology design and literature review development.
• Co-author research papers with faculty when applicable.
• Assist faculty with teaching materials and grading assignments.

Learning Objectives

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.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish (required)
• Must be registered and enrolled in a graduate degree program in Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, Rehabilitation Services or Counseling
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and familiarity with social media outreach
• Basic computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant should be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preferred majors: Psychology, Social Work, Educational Psychology, Rehabilitation Services or Counseling

Salary Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date 03/25/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. The number of available positions are dependent on funding availability.

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51803

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of 3 References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application