Part-time Accessibility/Disability Services Specialist - CCOM Medical Student Counseling Center, Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum (OSAC)

Required Qualifications

·         A master’s or doctoral degree or equivalent education and experience in counseling psychology, counseling, counselor education, social work, or related field.

·         The successful candidate must be licensed or license eligible in the state of Iowa as a psychologist, mental health counselor, social worker, or mental health professional in a closely related field. Possession of a valid State of Iowa mental health provider license is required at time of hire. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

·         Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act (1973), the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), and the ADA Amendments Act (2008) as they relate to higher education.

·         At least one year of related professional experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in a higher education setting.

·         Demonstrated skill at building and maintaining helping relationships – counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, and/or supervision.

·         Demonstrated skill at solving complex problems while working on a team. 

·         Demonstrated skill at building and maintaining collaborative, collegial relationships – teamwork and leadership.

·         Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; and the capacity to implement therapeutic interventions.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Evidence of providing services that respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all individuals.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing counseling to graduate and professional students and/or healthcare professionals.
• Experience providing disability services to learners in medical education programs.
• Knowledge of pre-clinical and clinical medical education workflows and demands.
• Experience developing and implementing outreach or psycho-educational programming.
• Experience providing couples therapy.
• Experience supporting learners who have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, or other neurodivergence.

Position and Application Details

Applicants must upload a Resume and Cover Letter and mark them as a 'Relevant File' in order to be considered.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed after the 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 verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact amy-stewart@uiowa.edu.

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians, researchers, and educators. The program emphasizes case-based learning, problem-solving skills, early patient exposure, and strong community-based experiences.