Staff TherapistPsychologist

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

This full-time 12-month position is a professional staff role (Staff Psychology or Staff Therapist) within the University Counseling Service (UCS). This position provides psychological services to students supporting their mental well-being and academic success. The position includes delivering a range of clinical and consultative services including but not limited to individual assessment individual and group counseling relationship therapy and educational and outreach programming through UCS. The role also serves as a resource for faculty and staff by offering guidance on student mental health concerns as well as on related programming and available resources. In addition the position contributes to the training and development of graduate students in social work mental health counseling and psychology by providing supervision and mentorship as appropriate.

Specific Duties & Tasks

• Provide Clinical Counseling Deliver individual and group therapy using briefmodel interventions including crisis counseling for urgent student mental health needs.

• Conduct Assessment & Diagnosis Perform clinical assessments formulate diagnoses and develop treatment plans using DSM5 criteria.

• Maintain Clinical Documentation Write and manage timely accurate electronic mental health records in accordance with agency and ethical standards.

• Provide Case Management Coordinate referrals followup care and collaboration with campus and community partners to support student wellbeing.

• Deliver Outreach & Education Design and facilitate workshops trainings and mental health education programs for students faculty staff and families.

• Supervise Clinical Trainees Provide supervision evaluation and skill development guidance for trainees; assist with competency plans and facilitate seminars as needed.

• Administer Clinical Services Manage scheduling service coordination and general administrative tasks that support efficient clinical operations.

• Develop Procedures & Programs Contribute to creating refining and implementing counseling center procedures outreach programs and service delivery models.

• Engage in Professional Standards & Development Apply APA/NASW ethical standards stay current with best practices and monitor emerging trends in university mental health.

• Participate in Campus Collaboration Serve on committees build partnerships with campus units and communicate UCS policies and initiatives to university stakeholders.

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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