Staff Therapist/Psychologist

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

University Counseling Service (UCS) is seeking a full-time, 12-month Staff Therapist/Psychologist to provide psychological services to students, supporting their mental well-being and academic success. This role involves delivering a range of clinical and consultative services, including individual assessment, individual and group counseling, relationship therapy, and educational and outreach programming. The position also serves as a resource for faculty and staff, offering guidance on student mental health concerns and related programming. Additionally, the role contributes to the training and development of graduate students by providing supervision and mentorship. This position offers a meaningful clinical work experience with comprehensive benefits, reliable income, and no after-hours or on-call demands, allowing for a focus on serving students and achieving personal balance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work with clinical focus from a CSWE-Accredited program, or Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP-Accredited Program
Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor: Licensed as an LISW or LMHC in the State of Iowa by date of hire.
Psychologist: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as a psychologist within 18 months of hire. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge of evidence and theory based mental health counseling in assessment, crisis, individual, and group with a university/college student population.
Ability to assess, manage, and ensure high quality mental health counseling and crisis management
Proficiency in planning and delivering outreach programs and consultation services on a university campus

Responsibilities

Deliver individual and group therapy using brief-model interventions, including crisis counseling for urgent student mental health needs.
Perform clinical assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans using DSM-5 criteria.
Write and manage timely, accurate electronic mental health records in accordance with agency and ethical standards.
Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and collaboration with campus and community partners to support student wellbeing.
Design and facilitate workshops, trainings, and mental health education programs for students, faculty, staff, and families.
Provide supervision, evaluation, and skill development guidance for trainees; assist with competency plans and facilitate seminars as needed.
Manage scheduling, service coordination, and general administrative tasks that support efficient clinical operations.
Contribute to creating, refining, and implementing counseling center procedures, outreach programs, and service delivery models.
Apply APA/NASW ethical standards, stay current with best practices, and monitor emerging trends in university mental health.
Serve on committees, build partnerships with campus units, and communicate UCS policies and initiatives to university stakeholders.