Senior Staff Therapist Embedded University Housing & Dining
University of Iowa Health CareAbout the role
Description
Specific Job Duties & Tasks
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.
For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu
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
Requirements
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 or LMHC 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
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