Therapist/Mental Health Counselor

Hiring Department

Health, Counseling, DAS

Job Description

• Health, Counseling, and Disability Access Services are seeking experienced and skilled therapists who can work with a diverse clinical population with a wide range of needs, as well as to support our efforts to enhance our services to serve all students.
• In addition to primary responsibilities to provide individual and group therapy, staff are involved in different clinic aspects: outreach, access coordination, group therapy, and community engagement. The successful candidate will possess expertise with diverse populations as well as an understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of students.
• Duties include individual and group counseling/therapy; crisis intervention; consultation; and supervision of clinical graduate interns.
• There is also an emphasis on connecting with students on campus to promote Counseling Services as a relevant and beneficial resource to all students.
• We are seeking a professional who is committed to the work of university counseling centers and who wishes to join a dynamic staff seeking ways to better meet the mental health needs of the campus population.
• Cultural competence is of utmost importance. The successful candidate will value a multifaceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts, consultation with the campus, mental health prevention/early intervention, multicultural values/awareness, and collaborative campus connections.
• We seek individuals who are collaborative in nature, have strong communication skills, practice good self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, and possess the ability to manage the workload while promoting a positive atmosphere and healthy relationships.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work is necessary.
• University counseling center experience is highly desirable.
• Desirable skills include interest and experience in providing and promoting mental health services to a wider community, connecting and engaging utilizing a brief therapy model, crisis intervention, hospitalization experience, and work with more complex cases.
• Current full licensure as a mental health professional in the State of Missouri (LP, LPC, LCSW, LMFT), or similarly licensed for independent practice in another state and able to gain Missouri licensure within 6 months of hire.
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $60,000-$65,000 annually
Grade: GGS-10
University Title: COUNS HLTH/WELFARE/WELLNESS SR

Application Materials

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.