Staff Counselor/Senior Staff Counselor, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0153253]
Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is an IACS-Accredited center within the Student Wellness unit, which includes the departments of health center, Care center, wellness education and health promotion, disability resource center, military and veteran services, and the office of student rights and responsibilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, integrated service model dedicated to serving a diverse student population. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
About the role
UNLV holds prestigious designations as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III- Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander- Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We have been consistently ranked in the top 5 among the nation’s most ethnically diverse college campuses. We are seeking candidates who embrace cultural humility and equity, with experience working across diverse identities, including but not limited to race, gender identity, sexuality, and ability status.
In addition to our strong service model, CAPS maintains an APA-Accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and an active practicum training program, offering enriching opportunities for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities
- Time-effective individual, couples, and group therapy
- Crisis assessment and intervention
- Consultation and outreach programming to the university community
- Supervision of trainees (e.g., doctoral interns, graduate trainees, & psychiatric residents)
- Participation on unit, divisional, and university committees
- Occasional evening/weekend activities
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Couple and Family Therapy, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university
- One year of related professional experience (Staff Counselor) or five years of licensed, independent related clinical work experience (Senior Staff Counselor)
- Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling
- Licensure for independent practice as a generalist (e.g., LCSW, LPCP, LMFT) and Nevada licensure for independent practice required prior to the start of employment
- Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills (Senior Staff Counselor)
- Demonstrated skills in supervision and training (Senior Staff Counselor)
- Experience in brief therapy and group counseling (Senior Staff Counselor)
- Experience and competency in working with culturally diverse populations
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Desire to work in a collaborative setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Pass a background screening
- Compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy
Professional experience working in a university counseling center and/or experience with the treatment of eating disorders is preferred.
Pay
- Staff Counselor: $76,649 - $84,518
- Senior Staff Counselor: $87,801 - $93,637
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants