What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at University of Utah Health Research?
Details
Open Date 04/03/2026
Requisition Number PRN44639B
Job Title PS Psychologist
Working Title Psychologist
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02135 - HMHI Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $105,000 - $125,000
Close Date 04/10/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a full-time position providing leadership and oversight for comprehensive school-based mental and behavioral health services within a Local Education Agency ( LEA ).The role brings clinical, programmatic, and systems-level expertise to strengthen school mental health infrastructure, ensure compliance with applicable legal, ethical, and professional standards, and support high-quality, sustainable service delivery across schools.
The lead provider will partner with LEA leadership, school teams, families, and community partners to implement evidence-based, MTSS -aligned mental and behavioral health supports that promote student wellbeing and academic success. This position will also contribute to broader program development, planning, and strategic growth across HMHI School-Based programs and potential future school partners and involves clinical supervision, consultation, direct service as needed, and systems-level leadership to advance coordinated, MTSS -aligned school mental health services.
Responsibilities
School-Based Mental Health Leadership
Serve as the lead provider supporting a Local Education Agency ( LEA ) and participating schools through needs assessment, consultation, training, and data-informed evaluation. Provide MTSS -aligned technical assistance across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 mental health supports. Collaborate with school and district leadership, educators, families, and community partners to strengthen sustainable, schoolwide mental health systems that promote student wellbeing and academic success.
Clinical Supervision, Training, and Capacity Building
Provide clinical supervision and consultation consistent with professional standards and licensure requirements, including supervision of psychology trainees, school-based clinicians, and related providers. Design and support professional development, coaching, and consultation for educators and related service providers. Support implementation of evidence-based practices and data-informed decision making across school settings.
Direct Clinical and Consultative Services
Provide and/or oversee direct clinical services as needed based on program and school needs, including behavior support, intervention, and crisis consultation, consistent with licensure and ethical standards. Ensure services are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and aligned with evidence-based practices.
Documentation, Quality Assurance, and Evaluation
Review and oversee clinical and assessment documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal, ethical, district, and institutional requirements. Support quality assurance, progress monitoring, and continuous quality improvement processes. Assist with monitoring program deliverables and reviewing outcome and process data to ensure consistent, high-quality service provision.
Administrative, Program Development, and Systems Leadership
Support implementation, coordination, and strategic growth of school-based mental health services within the LEA and across HMHI School-Based programs. Contribute to program planning, budgeting support, and resource allocation. Support development and maintenance of partnerships with school districts, community agencies, and internal stakeholders. Assist with strategic planning for expansion into new school partners or service areas. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to address service gaps, support program sustainability, and align clinical, administrative, and data systems to support long-term growth.
Required
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
Preferred Qualifications
Scope of practice, supervision responsibilities, and service delivery will align with the employee’s licensure and professional credentials. Final role responsibilities may be adjusted to ensure compliance with Utah licensure laws, district requirements, and institutional policies.
Work Environment and Collaboration
This full-time position works closely with school and district leadership, educators, mental health providers, families, community partners, and HMHI leadership. The role requires travel to, and work in school settings.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Open Date 04/03/2026
Requisition Number PRN44639B
Job Title PS Psychologist
Working Title Psychologist
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02135 - HMHI Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $105,000 - $125,000
Close Date 04/10/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a full-time position providing leadership and oversight for comprehensive school-based mental and behavioral health services within a Local Education Agency ( LEA ).The role brings clinical, programmatic, and systems-level expertise to strengthen school mental health infrastructure, ensure compliance with applicable legal, ethical, and professional standards, and support high-quality, sustainable service delivery across schools.
The lead provider will partner with LEA leadership, school teams, families, and community partners to implement evidence-based, MTSS -aligned mental and behavioral health supports that promote student wellbeing and academic success. This position will also contribute to broader program development, planning, and strategic growth across HMHI School-Based programs and potential future school partners and involves clinical supervision, consultation, direct service as needed, and systems-level leadership to advance coordinated, MTSS -aligned school mental health services.
Responsibilities
School-Based Mental Health Leadership
Serve as the lead provider supporting a Local Education Agency ( LEA ) and participating schools through needs assessment, consultation, training, and data-informed evaluation. Provide MTSS -aligned technical assistance across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 mental health supports. Collaborate with school and district leadership, educators, families, and community partners to strengthen sustainable, schoolwide mental health systems that promote student wellbeing and academic success.
Clinical Supervision, Training, and Capacity Building
Provide clinical supervision and consultation consistent with professional standards and licensure requirements, including supervision of psychology trainees, school-based clinicians, and related providers. Design and support professional development, coaching, and consultation for educators and related service providers. Support implementation of evidence-based practices and data-informed decision making across school settings.
Direct Clinical and Consultative Services
Provide and/or oversee direct clinical services as needed based on program and school needs, including behavior support, intervention, and crisis consultation, consistent with licensure and ethical standards. Ensure services are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and aligned with evidence-based practices.
Documentation, Quality Assurance, and Evaluation
Review and oversee clinical and assessment documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal, ethical, district, and institutional requirements. Support quality assurance, progress monitoring, and continuous quality improvement processes. Assist with monitoring program deliverables and reviewing outcome and process data to ensure consistent, high-quality service provision.
Administrative, Program Development, and Systems Leadership
Support implementation, coordination, and strategic growth of school-based mental health services within the LEA and across HMHI School-Based programs. Contribute to program planning, budgeting support, and resource allocation. Support development and maintenance of partnerships with school districts, community agencies, and internal stakeholders. Assist with strategic planning for expansion into new school partners or service areas. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to address service gaps, support program sustainability, and align clinical, administrative, and data systems to support long-term growth.
Required
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
- Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
- One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.
- Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).
- Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
- Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
- Completion of an APA -approved doctoral internship.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a public school system or Local Education Agency
- Experience supervising graduate trainees or early-career clinicians
- Experience with program development, budgeting, strategic planning, or partnership development
- Experience with program evaluation, quality improvement, and data-informed implementation
- Familiarity with Utah-specific education and mental health regulations
Scope of practice, supervision responsibilities, and service delivery will align with the employee’s licensure and professional credentials. Final role responsibilities may be adjusted to ensure compliance with Utah licensure laws, district requirements, and institutional policies.
Work Environment and Collaboration
This full-time position works closely with school and district leadership, educators, mental health providers, families, community partners, and HMHI leadership. The role requires travel to, and work in school settings.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Salary : $105,000 - $125,000