Staff Therapist Embedded University Housing & Dining

About the role

The Senior Staff Therapist Embedded in University Housing & Dining provides psychological services to assist domestic and international students living on campus in attaining their educational and academic goals. This position is a staff member in the University Counseling Service, housed full-time in Catlett Hall to work with students served by residence education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload delivering individual, couples, and group therapy using brief, evidence-based models.
• Evaluate mental health concerns and develop appropriate, goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Respond to urgent and emergent mental health situations within the residence halls.
• Complete timely and accurate electronic health records in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
• Facilitate referrals, follow-ups, and coordination with campus and community providers.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and psychoeducational programs for students, staff, faculty, and families.
• Offer guidance, training, and support to residence life staff on student mental health concerns.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and evaluation for graduate trainees in mental health disciplines.
• Provide debriefing and emotional support to students and staff following critical incidents.
• Partner with campus units to enhance services, analyze program outcomes, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in either counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program or Master’s degree in social work with clinical focus from CSWE- accredited program or Master’s degree in counseling from CACREP accredited program
• Psychologist: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as psychologist.
• Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as an LISW or LMHC.
• Licenses must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Relevant post-degree clinical work experience (typically 1-3 years).
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based and theory driven mental health counseling practices - including assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, trauma-informed care, and case management - and exceptional ability to assess, oversee, and ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health, trauma, and crisis management services.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Starting Salary Minimum: $70,000 Starting Salary Maximum: commensurate

Schedule

Full-time