Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Center for Health Minds and Practice (CHaMP)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

6d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Center for Healthy Minds & Practice (CHaMP) at the University of Florida College of Medicine and UF Health seeks a full-time licensed mental health professional to support the psychological wellbeing and personal and professional development of College of Medicine and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff. The counselor’s primary responsibility is providing clinical services to these individuals, including short-term individual therapy in person and via telehealth, group support following critical incidents, ongoing support groups, and assistance and training for the clinician peer support program. The role also addresses emerging situations and coordinates with resources such as the UF Employee Assistance Program, Care for Colleagues, the UFCOM Director of Wellness Programs, and GatorCare Wellness.

The counselor works with a range of psychosocial and mental health concerns and refers clients to community services when needed. The position may be deemed essential, with additional required responsibilities during a declared emergency.

Requirements

• Meet Florida requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), including two years of post-degree supervised experience, as specified in the classification minimum requirements.
• Qualifying credentials include a master’s degree or Ph.D. in social work from a CSWE-accredited school; advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse; a Florida Department of Health clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy license (e.g., LMHC or LMFT); a master’s degree in counseling; or a master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology.
• Experience working with a wide range of psychosocial and mental health concerns at varying levels of severity, with ability to refer clients to community services as needed.
• Upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with doctoral-level professionals, including healthcare workers.
• Clinical experience working with healthcare professionals and/or university faculty and staff.
• Clinical experience in a hospital or other healthcare setting.
• Experience leading group therapy and/or support groups.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental health concerns.
• Experience with clients and/or family members coping with substance abuse.
• Knowledge of Gainesville-area mental health services and providers for referrals.
• Experience maintaining case management records accurately and promptly.
• Ability to flexibly manage a challenging workload while maintaining healthy perspectives and relationships.
• A collaborative approach characterized by warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust toward colleagues and clients.
• Sensitivity and commitment to multicultural issues and social justice, and ability to interact with individuals and groups.
• Self-motivation and commitment to high professional ideals, standards, and ethics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in workplace mental health, including crisis assessment, management and intervention; short-term treatment; confidentiality; outreach; and referral.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining collegial relationships.
• Ability to work with people across a range of educational backgrounds, from high school through doctoral level.
• Familiarity with quality assurance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited individual counseling to UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff for psychological, emotional, career, and relationship concerns, in person and via telehealth.
• Manage cases, including coordinating with UF and UF Health stakeholders and external providers, making referrals, responding to emerging situations, and arranging follow-up care.
• Provide group-based interventions through ongoing support groups, planned programs, and post-incident debriefings.
• Provide training and assistance to the clinician peer support program.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other support resources, including the UF Employee Assistance Program, Care for Colleagues, the UFCOM Director of Wellness Programs, and GatorCare Wellness.
• Prepare, review, and sign clinical documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; fulfill additional responsibilities during a declared emergency if deemed an essential employee.

Benefits

• Low-cost state medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement options.
• Paid time off, including 10 or more paid holidays and paid family, sick, and vacation leave.
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, and LinkedIn Learning.
• Tuition assistance through the UF Employee Education Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level