Mental Health Therapist/Staff Psychologist - copy

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/20/2026.

Position Summary:

The Division of Student Affairs is a forward-thinking student success operation committed to its role as leading the student experience at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Staff members within the Division are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supporting students in the co-curricular environment and providing an experience that inspires students academically, intellectually, personally, and emotionally.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) will expand UNC’s health sciences programs and help meet the growing healthcare workforce needs in our state and region. This new college will strengthen our communities and support the health and well-being of the people we serve. The mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide a transformative education in a culture that cultivates proficiency, inclusion, collaboration, mentorship and professionalism. We inspire our students to become caring physicians who embrace their identity, deliver patient-centered care, promote health equity and positively impact the patients and communities they serve.

The Mental Health Therapist or Staff Psychologist, College of Osteopathic Medicine, is part of a Counseling Center team of mental health professionals dedicated to providing confidential, accessible, and culturally responsive mental health services to UNC students. Team members tailor interventions to clients' individual strengths and needs. The position is the primary position responsible for assessing and responding to the mental health needs of COM students. This position provides individual and group counseling (as needed) to a caseload of COM clients, with these services delivered at the COM, at the UNC Counseling Center and online. This position provides consultation and outreach services in support of meeting students' academic and personal needs. An important focus of outreach is helping students cope with the stress of medical school. Additionally, this position works directly with COM faculty and staff providing consultation and education regarding counseling services, crisis intervention, supporting students in distress, and referrals. This position provides guidance and support to students, staff, and faculty to ensure that community behavioral health needs are met with compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity. This position is part of a team that is committed to reducing health inequities.

Job Duties:

Direct/Clinical Services 60%:

• This position provides crisis/drop-in counseling hours and ongoing clinical mental health counseling and psychological services for COM students. This position provides individual and group counseling. The position provides culturally sensitive and informed mental health assessment and services, e.g., related to developing effective treatment plans, safety plans, and making appropriate referrals for clients. This position communicates and coordinates with campus partners to serve student clients with appropriate releases of information in place. Clinical services are provided at the Counseling Center, at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and online.

Consultation and Outreach 20%:

• This position is responsible for consultation and outreach services to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners in the College of Osteopathic Medicine related to mental health issues and student concerns. This position develops and presents workshops on topics related to mental health, coping with the stress of medical school, and student success. This position attends COM events to promote awareness of services. Outreach also includes providing presentations or consultations to faculty, staff and COM units related to student mental health and counseling services. This position supports the objectives and vision, mission, values of the College of Osteopathic Medicine related to enhancing student wellness. The person in this position attends College of Osteopathic Medicine departmental and division meetings or events as needed. This position may serve on COM committees or subcommittees to support general mental wellness initiatives within the COM.

General Administration 10%:

• This position maintains timely and thorough documentation of activities, maintains knowledge of ethical and legal standards of care, provides all services in keeping with these standards, and obtains appropriate continuing education to maintain professional license and develop professional skills. This position contributes to the continued development and improvement of COM and Counseling Center policies and procedures and works collaboratively with the Counseling Center team including the Executive Director, Training Coordinator, Office Manager, and other clinical staff. As needed this position collaborates with other Counseling Center staff to execute essential work duties of the Office Manager when the Office Manager is not available.

Training/Supervision 10%:

• This position may provide ongoing education and consultation to other Counseling Center staff and trainees. This position consults with Center leadership routinely and stays grounded in current practices and procedures of the Counseling Center. The position exchanges relevant information about the COM with other staff so that staff in leadership roles can support supervisors related to administrative supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum requirements: an earned master’s degree in counseling, Social Work or closely related field. The degree must qualify the candidate for licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., counselor, social worker, psychologist) in Colorado.
• Preferred qualifications: Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education or closely related field. The degree must qualify the candidate for licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., counselor, social worker, psychologist) in Colorado.

Experience:

• Minimum experience: One year of counseling experience (candidate should also have completed multiple practicum and/or internships in providing counseling to a client population).
• Preferred experience: Experience providing clinical services to diverse populations. Experience in responding to and managing client crises. At least one year of experience working in a university counseling center. Experience providing mental health and wellness counseling to college students. Understanding of the stress experienced by students of medical or professional schools and experience meeting the needs of these students. Experience assisting professional students with performance-related mental health concerns.

Certification/Registration/Licensing:

• Licensed or license eligible as a counselor, social worker, or psychologist in Colorado within 3 months of hire

Ability:

• Excellent and demonstrated organizational, communication, and people skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, and independent judgement
• Must be able to provide high-quality clinical services, including mental health assessment, and individual therapy, group counseling, and outreach programming
• Must be able to provide effective counseling services to clients from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, religious, ability, sexual and gender identities.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention and case management
• Skilled in coordinating, directing, evaluating, and implementing case management services.
• Awareness of changing trends in mental health practice, and the ability to apply innovative strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of issues related to college student development and professional school stress.
• High level of organization for effective maintenance of records and charts in alignment with confidentiality practices
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and virtual meeting products

Special Considerations:

• None

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. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. 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!

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ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.

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.

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