Senior Behavioral Health Clinician (50%)
University Human Resources is seeking a Senior Behavioral Health Clinician (50%) to provide confidential counseling and supervisory consultation services regarding personal and work-related issues for UI faculty, staff and family members through the University’s Employee Assistance Program (UI EAP).
This position requires clinical expertise in child, adolescent, marital, group/family therapy. This position also requires the delivery of social emotional presentations. This includes assessment, referral, and follow-up management as appropriate within the context of a population health environment.
This position is a regular, part-time (50%) hybrid role, with a combination of on-site and remote work.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the University’s commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks (Including, but Not Limited To)
- Provides confidential EAP service to employees and their families including initial assessment, problem identification, motivational counseling, crisis intervention, problem solving, referral and follow up after care, and return-to-work coordination.
- Provides consultative, assessment, and/or counseling and follow-up services for extremely stressful, highly emotional clients, including anger management counseling;
- Facilitates crisis intervention and/or psychological first aid services to work groups and individuals
- Provides consultation services to supervisory personnel regarding employees with unsatisfactory work performance; consultation services include review of past job performance, assistance in clarifying work issues, guidance on how and when to refer to the EAP, integration with personnel policies and procedures, and assistance in preparing for constructive confrontation meetings
- Serves in an administrative role, in support of the administrator and program including development of communication and marketing materials, program outcome analysis, and preparation of reports.
- Provide facilitation and training for workgroups who are experiencing behavioral problems affecting working relationships and job performance
- May provide functional supervision of support staff for UI EAP
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in a relevant counseling field, e.g. Social Work (LISW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Psychologist, or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required
Licensure: Active state license as a LISW, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent; Must maintain licensure through ongoing continuing education per state regulations
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience post licensure.
Skills & Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in child, adolescent, adult and marital therapy is required; typically demonstrated by a minimum of 5 years of counseling experience post master’s and license.
- Skilled in intake assessments, treatment planning, progress monitoring, documentation, and crisis intervention.
- Ability to work with varied populations and demonstrate ethical competence.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and rapport-building skills to support client engagement and therapeutic alliance.
- Proficient in commonly used office support software including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Desirable Qualifications:
- Training and experience in individual and group assessment instruments, crisis intervention, suicide prevention training.
- Clinical behavioral health care provision in the chemical dependency area; typically demonstrated by 1-3 years of experience
- Experience providing services within the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) environment
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu
Hybrid within Iowa: This position may be eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work within Iowa after the training period is completed. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
