OPS Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: . For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or .

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

POSITION DETAILS

Classification Title: Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title: LMHC

Department:Counseling Center & Health Education
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$30.00 per hour
Pay Basis:Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide individual couples and group psychotherapy evaluations and assessment for a varied student community with a broad range of psychopathology; vocational counseling; crisis intervention and emergency services; student training and consultations with university personnel; public workshops and educational programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Registered Mental Health Intern in the State of Florida or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Must have a masters degree in mental health counseling guidance psychology or rehabilitation counseling at a college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated record of successful performance in and commitment to the practice of psychotherapy with both individuals and group excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a warm caring respectful and non-judgmental manner; skilled collaborator to work as part of a team with students colleagues and other professionals/administrators. Experience working in a university counseling center; experience initiating and developing outreach programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts bruises etc.
• Impact of Deadlines:Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond ones control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking:Daily
• Sitting:Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms:Daily
• Climbing or balancing:Occasionally
• Stooping:Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects:Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs:Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs:Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs:Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear:Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth:Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: . Applicants are required to attach a resume cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours: Varies during business hours/days of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
FTE:0.5
Preferred Response Date:11/8/2025

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.