POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Therapist, Staff Psychologist/Psychologist Candidate
COMPENSATION RANGE: 60,694.00 - 73,005.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2024
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must bereceived by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/18/2024 .
Position Summary:
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services(SAES) is a forward-thinking student success operation committed to its role asthe leading custodial unit guiding the student experience at the University ofNorthern Colorado (UNC). Staff members within the Division are expected topositively contribute to our mission of supporting students in theco-curricular environment and provide an experience that inspires studentsacademically, intellectually, personally, and emotionally.
The Mental Health Therapist/Psychologist/Psychologist Candidate provides culturally sensitive clinical and psychological support services for students dealing with psychosocial/emotional issues. Clinical assistance and counseling in a brief treatment model is provided to individual students, couples and groups of students. Additionally, mental health support is provided to UNC employees and dependents through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Duties may include providing clinical supervision to doctoral, practicum and master's level trainees, and may also presenting didactic training and seminars. This position is part of a clinical team committed to reducing health disparities. This position may have special responsibilities in supporting LGBTQIA community members.
Direct Counseling Services: (50%) Provide intake clinical interviews and psycho-diagnostic assessments; short-term individual and couples counseling; group counseling and psycho-educational groups; clinical triage and crisis intervention; case management and collaboration with a consulting psychiatrist; and engage in supporting consultations and referrals with on-and off-campus partners and referral sources.
Consultation: (10%) Provide expertise to the university community regarding issues that affect the educational, developmental, and psychological well-being of students; provide consultation services and occasional in-service training to faculty, administrators, and student leaders on mental health and developmental issues.
Supervision and Training: (10%) May provide clinical supervision to counseling trainees (doctoral interns, practicum students and master's interns); co-facilitate outreach programs and groups with all levels of supervisees; provide training and educational seminars for all levels of supervisees; and support the other needs of an American Psychology Association accredited predoctoral internship training program.
Crisis Response/Intake Consultation/On-Call: (10%) Provide and respond to individual and campus wide psychological crises. This includes responding to urgent walk-ins during normal center hours, providing supervision during consultation/intake times and providing consultation to peers.
Cultural Center Liaison: (20%) This position is part of a team committed to reducing health disparities and providing mental health training and support for students with marginalized identities. We are committed to practices that reflect our values of social justice, anti-racism and anti-oppression, intersectional inclusion, reduction of mental health stigma, and honoring diversity in all its forms. Candidates with expertise in LGBTQIA issues will be assigned responsibility for liaison duties with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) at UNC. These duties involve providing open consultation hours, hosting discussion groups, providing outreach programs, and supporting diversity training at the GSRC. Delivering services through an intersectional lens and acknowledging the struggles of navigating college as a marginalized individual, this position will work to empower and support campus community members as they work for academic and personal success.
This position is designed to be a full-time position. However, we can accommodate candidates who wish to only work the equivalent of four days each week. In the latter case, the pay below would be prorated 80%.
SalaryRange dependent on education level
Master'sDegree - $60,694 - $64,694 Doctorate Level - $69,005 - $73,005
Target Hire Date: August 1, 2024. However, the position is available for a start date as soon as April 1, 2024, for a candidate who desires to start earlier than August.
Minimum Qualifications:
A person hired into this position as a Licensed Psychologist or Psychologist Candidate must have a doctoral degree that qualifies them for licensure in Colorado as a psychologist. A person hired into this position as a Mental Health Therapist must have a minimum of a Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other closely related field that qualifies them for licensure as a counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist in Colorado.

• One year of counseling experience.
• Experience providing clinical services to diverse populations.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor, psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family therapist in Colorado within 24 months of hire.
• Must be able to provide effective counseling services to clients from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, religious, ability, sexual and gender identities.
• Strong generalist skills in assessment and time-limited individual, couples and group counseling.
• Excellent crisis management, consultation and case management skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to accurately assign DSM-V-TR diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective outreach programs.
• Individual must be able to function well under stress, enjoy working with college students, and work as a team player with other members of the department and the university.

Preferred:

• Minimum of one year's full-time experience with a university counseling center.
• Expertise and experience counseling people in the LGBTQIA community.
• Experience supervising graduate mental health trainees.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Colorado within 12 months of hire.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.