Mental Health Clinician, Boynton Health

About the Job

The Mental Health Clinician provides direct mental health services to University of Minnesota students through Boynton Health’s Mental Health Clinic, https://boynton.umn.edu/. This position delivers psychotherapy, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, and care coordination for a broad range of emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health concerns. Services are provided in person and via telehealth using a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and student-centered approach. The clinician works collaboratively with Boynton Health mental health, psychiatry, and medical teams to support student well-being, improve access to care, respond to urgent mental health needs, and promote continuity of services.

Overview Of Job Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Service (75%)
  • Provide outpatient mental health services to students in person and via telehealth, including psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, care coordination, and referral support.
  • Conduct screening assessments, diagnostic interviews, psychosocial evaluations, and other clinically appropriate assessments to identify treatment needs, clarify diagnoses, and determine appropriate levels of care.
  • Diagnose and treat a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, adjustment concerns, identity development, relationship concerns, family-of-origin issues, substance use, eating concerns, and other acute or chronic mental health conditions.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, student needs, and clinical goals.
  • Provide evidence-based and clinically appropriate interventions consistent with licensure, training, and clinic needs.
  • Respond to urgent, high-risk, and rapidly changing clinical situations, including emotional crises, safety concerns, and acute mental health needs.
  • Career coordination, and care coordination, and referral support.
• Team Collaboration, Training, and Program Support (25%)
  • Collaborate with mental health clinicians, psychiatry, primary care, nursing, case management, and other Boynton staff to support integrated student care.
  • Participate in case consultation, interdisciplinary care planning, and team-based problem solving.
  • Provide education and support to students, trainees, and colleagues regarding mental health concerns, coping strategies, and available resources.
  • Document clinical services in the electronic medical record, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, referrals, and discharge/transition documentation.
  • Contribute to outreach, workshops, training, and other programming related to student mental health and well-being.
  • Participate in department and University meetings, trainings, committees, and quality improvement efforts, as assigned.
  • Support a safe, equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, trainees, and colleagues.
  • Participate in urgent coverage, end-of-day coverage, after-hours support needs, or campus-wide mental health response efforts, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related mental health field, plus at least four (4) years of related professional experience; or terminal degree plus at least one (1) year of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience consistent with University requirements.
• Current independent Minnesota licensure as one of the following: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Experience providing psychotherapy/counseling, mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Experience with clinical documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team-based clinical environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing equitable, inclusive, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard clinical technology tools.
• Ability to work on site and in person between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, days and hours may vary (40 hours per week on average).

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $82,000.00 - $95,000.00 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100%-time Appointment (40 hours per week)
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

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