Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Center for Health Minds and Practice (CHaMP)

Classification Title:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field.

All State of Florida requirements met for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with two years post-degree supervised experience.

Job Description:

The Center for Healthy Minds & Practice (CHaMP) at the University of Florida College of Medicine (UFCOM) and UF Health is seeking a full-time licensed mental health professional to join its team to help cultivate psychological wellbeing among UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff in support of their personal and professional development. This counselor will provide short-term therapy both inperson and via telehealth, provide group support following critical incidents, facilitate ongoing support groups, provide training for and assistance to the clinician peer support program, and address emerging situations. 

The counselor’s primary responsibility is to offer clinical services for individuals who work at the University of Florida College of Medicine/UF Health. Applicants should have experience working with a wide range of psychosocial (e.g., burnout/job stress, marital/familial stress, substance use concerns, interpersonal difficulties) and mental health concerns at varying levels of severity, with the ability to refer to community services as needed. Experience working with doctoral-level professionals, including healthcare workers, is preferred. The job will involve collaboration and coordination with other resources including the UF Employee Assistance Program, Care for Colleagues, UFCOM Director of Wellness Programs, and GatorCare Wellness, among others.

This position may be deemed an essential employee with additional required responsibilities during a declared emergency.

About This Role

• Provide direct time-limited individual counseling for UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff with psychological, emotional, career, and/or relationship concerns. 
• Case management, including coordination of cases with UF/UF Health stakeholders and external providers, referrals, emerging situations, and follow-up care with clients. 
• Provide group-based interventions through ongoing support groups(e.g. spousal, interns), planned programs, and post-incident debriefings. 
• Administrative tasks, including preparing, reviewing, and signing clinical documentation. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

About the College of Medicine

The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing health care, the College of Medicine plays an impactful role in shaping the future of medicine. 

For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine. 

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages with 10+ paid holidays, paid family, sick and vacation leave 
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Learn more about what we have to offer here!

Expected Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Professionals with one of the following credentials are qualified to provide psychosocial counseling: 

• Social worker with a master’s degree or a Ph.D. in social work from a Certified Social Work Education accredited school of social work. 
• Registered nurse with advanced specialized counseling education and training as a clinical nurse specialist or certified psychiatric nurse. 
• Professional licensed to provide clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (e.g., LMHC, LMFT). 
• Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling. 
• Psychologist with a master’s or Ph.D. in psychology.

Preferred:

Preferred qualities of the candidate include: 

• Clinical experience working with healthcare professionals and/or university faculty and staff Clinical experience working within a hospital or other healthcare setting 
• Experience leading group therapy and/or support groups 
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental health concerns 
• Experience with clients and/or family members coping with substance abuse 
• Knowledge of Gainesville-area mental health services and providers for referrals, as needed 
• Experience effectively maintaining case management records in a timely manner 
• Energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships 
• Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues and clients
• Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to multicultural issues/social justice and proven ability to interact with individuals and groups 
• Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals, standards and ethics 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Experience in workplace mental health, including crisis assessment/management/intervention, short-term treatment, confidentiality requirements, outreach and referral 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure while maintaining collegial relationships with partners and peers 
• Ability to work with a range of educational background — from high school through doctoral-level
• Familiarity with quality assurance protocols

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No