​Senior Behavioral Health Clinician​ (50%)

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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About Iowa

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.