Casual Hire - Mental Health Therapist - Licensed

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Title: Casual Hire - Mental Health Therapist - Licensed Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics Location: Student-Athlete Services Date Posted: July 31, 2026 Closing Date : Continuous Full Time / Part Time: Part Time Other Conditions: Hours not to exceed 15 hours per week. All positions require successful completion of a background check. Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met. For best consideration, review of applications will begin on August 7, 2026.

Requirements

Credentialed mental health professional – must hold one of the following: Masters or Doctorate of Social Work (M.S.W.) from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from an American Psychological Association accredited program in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or a combination of these.
Masters or Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy (M.F.T.) from a fully accredited education institution in marriage and family therapy
Must hold current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a mental health professional in the State of Hawaii.
Must hold one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed MFT Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of mental health counseling / therapy.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of mental health services.
Experience in brief behavioral interventions.
Understanding of, and compliance with, privacy standards including HIPAA and FERPA
Will be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in the independent practice of clinical social work, working with athletes (at a collegiate, professional, or elite level).
At least one year of experience with provision of mental health services to students at the college / university level
Knowledge and functional understanding of the unique stressors and experiences faced by Division 1 Athletes
At least one year of experience practicing individual and/or group psychotherapy
Experience in working with and diagnosing common mental health disorders (depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder)
Experience in working with and treating eating disorders
CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant) Certification

Responsibilities

Licensed mental health professional functioning as therapist / counselor for all student-athletes at University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
Part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for maintaining the mental health and wellness of UHM student-athletes
Responsible for assisting athletes across all mental health disciplines, including rehabilitation from injury, coping with stress, anxiety, and depression, transitioning into and out of collegiate athletics, and dealing with common mental health conditions.
Will function as a member of the departmental team.
Responsible for triaging referrals and collaborating on cases with other members of the healthcare delivery team.
Must be able to assist the patient in a sensitive and supportive manner, while acting as an advocate on behalf of the patient.
Responsible for independently providing individual counseling and/or psychotherapy services as indicated to student-athletes
Maintain accurate and current notes as part of patient Mental Health records, for all patients seen.
Independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals, to treat emotional/behavior problems, educational/academic problems, attention problems, organic disorders, eating disorders, social and interpersonal dysfunction, physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect, personality dysfunction and drug/alcohol abuse.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with individuals interested in the Athletics Department.
Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.
Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others have occurred or will occur.
Other Duties As Assigned