Staff Therapist (Multiple Openings)

Staff Therapist

Looking for meaningful clinical work without the pressures of private practice? Enjoy comprehensive benefits, reliable income, and no after-hours or on-call demands. University Counseling Service provides opportunities for meaningful focus on serving students first and foremost. UCS is an ideal setting for psychologists and therapists seeking both professional purpose and personal balance. You'll support students during a pivotal stage of their development and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through counseling, consultation, outreach and preventative work. There are also opportunities to shape the next generation of clinicians through supervision and mentorship in our training programs, simultaneously enriching your own professional practice. Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, and the home of the University of Iowa, known for its vibrant downtown, historic landmarks like the Old Capitol Building, and lively cultural scene. It's also the fifth-largest city in Iowa, with a population of about 76,000, and serves as a hub for education, arts, and community life. This dynamic community creates an inspiring environment where the U of I plays a central role in shaping student experiences and community life. Joining UCS in the U of I's Division of Student Life offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant campus community that supports student success, training, wellness, and engagement.

This requisition represents multiple Staff Therapist openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Staff Therapist openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of unit(s) during the application process. UCS hires Staff Therapists in several areas, available opportunities will vary by unit: University Housing & Dining (UHD), Tippie College of Business, College of Dentistry, Mental Health Navigator, and University Counseling Service (UCS). The position in Housing & Dining is embedded within its campus unit, while the Mental Health Navigator, Tippie, College of Dentistry, and UCS positions are based in the main University Counseling Service Office. All positions are part of University Counseling Service and provide tailored, accessible mental health support to students.

Responsibilities include individual assessment and counseling; group counseling; psychoeducational and outreach programming to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents/families; consultation to residence hall staff; and supervision and training to graduate students in the mental health professions. Therapists support both domestic and international students in achieving their educational, personal, and academic goals.

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.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life (DSL) is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provide them with life-changing experiences. DSL 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.

Primary Location: Iowa City

Job: Patient Care Providers

Organization: Student Life

Schedule: Regular Full-time

Travel: No