School Behavioral Health Clinician
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in a mental health field such as Psychology, Counselor Education or in a related field, and must be licensed or license-eligible to provide clinical services.
- Licensed to practice in the state of Iowa (or license eligible)
- Counsel for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in school settings
- Experience providing mental health services to school-aged youth and/or adults
- Training and experience in evidence-based practice for crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention in schools
- Experience in risk assessment and crisis intervention with school-aged youth
- Experience in creating and presenting clinical mental health resources and best practices to school-based clinicians
- Experience formulating diagnostic conceptualizations and treatment plans utilizing criteria from the DSM-5
- Knowledge of State of Iowa suicide training and crisis response requirements in Iowa Schools
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting statutes and processes in the state of Iowa
- Experience in building and maintaining relationships with referral sources, families, and local communities
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Evidence of collaboration, collegiality, professionalism, and positive professional relationships
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of clinical experience in schools and/or behavioral health settings
- Experience with a broad range of student mental health and disability populations, including depression, suicidality, anxiety, trauma, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience in the provision of evidence-based interventions for psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.)
- Experience in short-term individual and group intervention delivery with school-age youth
- Extensive experience working directly in schools/academic settings or in consultation with schools/academic settings
- Experience providing clinical supervision to practicum students
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants MUST upload:
- Resume
- Application letter adressing all qualifications
- Contact information for three references
- Graduate College Transcripts
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 subject to a criminal background and credential check. 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.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. 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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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
