Staff Psychologist

Looking for meaningful clinical work without the pressures of private practice

Enjoy comprehensive benefits reliable income and no after-hours or on-call demands. University Counseling Service provides opportunities for meaningful 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

Provides comprehensive psychological services that support a varied student population in achieving their academic personal interpersonal leadership and educational goals. Services include individual assessment and counseling crisis intervention and clinical response case management group counseling psychoeducational outreach and consultation with students faculty staff administrators and families. The position also provides supervision and training for graduate students in mental health professions and demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment that promotes student well-being growth and success.

Specific Duties & Tasks

• Provide clinical counseling Delivers individual couples and group therapy using briefmodel interventions and consults with other professionals as needed.

• Conduct assessment & diagnosis Performs DSM5based diagnostic evaluations and develops evidenceinformed treatment plans.

• Deliver crisis intervention Responds to urgent mental health situations with stabilization safety planning and coordinated followup.

• Manage case coordination Provides referrals continuity of care and collaboration with campus and community providers.

• Maintain clinical documentation Writes and manages electronic mental health records in compliance with agency and ethical standards.

• Ensure therapeutic quality Follows center policies evaluates counseling effectiveness and supports continuous improvement in clinical practice.

• Advise on behavioral interventions Provides consultation and oversight for behavior therapy strategies and relapseprevention approaches.

• Monitor standards of practice Stays current with regulations best practices and emerging trends in university mental health.

• Provide clinical supervision Supervises trainees at all levels ensuring adherence to APA Ethical Standards and agency policies.

• Develop trainee competencies Coaches trainees provides feedback and supports individualized competency plans.

• Teach clinical & outreach skills Instructs trainees in therapy techniques outreach methods and program design.

• Deliver outreach & education Designs and presents workshops for students faculty staff and families; builds cooperative relationships with campus units.

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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