Mental Health Navigator
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Job Summary
Looking for meaningful clinical work without the pressures of private practice
University Counseling Service (UCS) staff enjoy comprehensive benefits and reliable income not tied to monthly caseload fluctuations as well as no after-hours or on-call demands. With opportunities for meaningful cross-campus collaboration and a focus on serving students first and foremost UCS is an ideal setting for psychologists and therapists seeking both professional purpose and personal balance. Youll support students during a pivotal stage of their development and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through counseling consultation outreach and preventative work. There are also opportunities to shape the next generation of clinicians through supervision and mentorship in our training programs simultaneously enriching your own professional practice.
Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County Iowa and the home of the University of Iowa known for its vibrant downtown historic landmarks like the Old Capitol Building and lively cultural scene. Its also the fifth-largest city in Iowa with a population of about 76000 and serves as a hub for education arts and community life. This dynamic community creates an inspiring environment where the U of I plays a central role in shaping student experiences and community life. Joining UCS in the U of Is Division of Student Life offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant campus community that supports student success training wellness and engagement.
About this Position
The Mental Health Navigator provides psychological services to assist the student body in attaining their educational interpersonal and academic goals. Psychological services include case management and care coordination; referral; managing insurance and referral databases; managing external referral relations; individual assessment and counseling; psycho-educational outreach programming and consultation to students staff faculty administrators and parents/families; supervision and training to graduate students in the mental health professions; and engage in maintenance of records.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks
Provide case management and referral services to support students in accessing appropriate mental health care.
Deliver care coordination and bridging support for students with acute complex or ongoing mental health concerns.
Conduct diagnostic and psychosocial assessments including crisis assessment and intervention.
Support clinicians during psychiatric hospitalization processes and provide posthospitalization followup and referrals.
Maintain accurate timely electronic mental health records in Titanium or similar EHR systems.
Collaborate with campus partners (UIHC Care Team Student Health EIT Academic Support & Retention) to coordinate student care.
Develop and maintain relationships with external providers including hospitals private practitioners and insurance partners.
Provide outreach workshops and psychoeducational programming for students faculty staff and families.
Offer supervision training and coaching to graduate trainees and junior staff in case management communication and clinical competencies.
Contribute to policy development quality improvement and clinical standards within the counseling center.
Support communication and collaboration across teams modeling effective interpersonal and conflictmanagement skills.
Participate in research program evaluation or grant activities related to mental health services as interest and agency needs allow.
For a detailed job description please email Michelle Sehmann at
About the Division of Student Life
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts works together to keep our students safe and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Masters degree in social work with clinical focus from a CSWE-Accredited program or masters degree in counseling from a CACREP-Accredited Program.
Social Worker: Licensed as an LISW in the State of Iowa by date of hire. Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor: Licensed as an LISW or LMHC in the State of Iowa by date of hire.
Possession of a valid independent State of Iowa license as a social worker or mental health counselor at time of hire. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
Extensive knowledge of evidence and theory based mental health case management supportive referrals crisis assessment and intervention and diagnostic and psychosocial assessment.
Extensive proficiency in planning and delivering outreach programs and consultation services.
Working knowledge of providing supervision to trainees.
Extensive proficiency in the application of communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Extensive proficiency in collaborating and interacting with individuals and groups while valuing the unique contribution of individuals.
Working proficiency with office support tools and electronic medical records software (e.g. word processing email presentation software and spreadsheets electronic health records); preferably Microsoft Office and Titanium EHR.
Desired Qualifications
Working proficiency in empirically validated treatment modalities.
Working proficiency with serious and complex mental health concerns and with mental health crises.
Knowledge and experience with infusing technology into the delivery of mental health services.
Interest and/or experience in counseling center research.
Knowledge of local mental health providers and systems.
Experience with campus mental health.
Application Details
To be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United questions or additional information please contact Michelle Sehmann at
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
