Staff Therapist - Embedded in College of Business
University of Iowa Health CareAbout the role
Description
Position Summary:
This full-time, 12-month position is a staff member in the University Counseling Service, housed in the Tippie College of Business. The position provides psychological services to students in the Tippie College of Business in support of students’ mental wellbeing and attainment of their academic goals, and guidance to staff and faculty about programming and or resources related to student mental health. These services include but are not limited to: individual assessment and counseling, group counseling, educational and outreach programming for UCS, and may provide supervision and training to graduate students in social work, mental health counseling, or psychology where appropriate or needed, to enhance services within the Tippie College of Business.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
- Carries a clinical case load providing counseling to individuals and groups within the Tippie College of Business consulting with other professionals as necessary.
- Provides diagnoses, assessment, and treatment for emotional and functional disorders through primarily brief model counseling.
- Supervises, evaluates, and assists trainees in various content areas.
- Conducts workshops and outreach services designed to provide mental health education to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents/families on behalf of UCS.
- Develops cooperative working relationships with selected UI units.
- Designs and develops outreach programs to meet the needs of requesting UI units.
For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
About University Counseling Service:
As part of the Division of Student Life, University Counseling Service provides support and mental health services to the University of Iowa campus community. UCS has an inter-disciplinary staff of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, graduate interns, practicum students, and administrative professionals. Our training and interest span a broad range of counseling approaches. Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services, training, and outreach that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and respectful campus community.
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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Licensure:
Doctoral degree in either Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-Accredited program, Master’s degree in Social Work with clinical focus from a CSWE-Accredited program, or Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP-Accredited Program.
Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor: Licensed as an LISW, LMSW, LMHC, or tLMHC in the State of Iowa by date of hire. Psychologist: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as a psychologist within 18 months of hire. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Required Qualifications:
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