Staff Therapist Embedded College of Dentistry

• Looking for meaningful clinical work without the pressures of private practice?
• University Counseling Service (UCS) staff enjoy comprehensive benefits, and reliable income not tied to monthly caseload fluctuations, as well as no after-hours or on-call demands.
• With opportunities for meaningful cross-campus collaboration and a focus on serving students first and foremost, UCS is an ideal setting for psychologists and therapists seeking both professional purpose and personal balance.
• You’ll support students during a pivotal stage of their development and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through counseling, consultation, outreach and preventative work.
• There are also opportunities to shape the next generation of clinicians through supervision and mentorship in our training programs, simultaneously enriching your own professional practice.
• Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, and the home of the University of Iowa, known for its vibrant downtown, historic landmarks like the Old Capitol Building, and lively cultural scene.
• It’s also the fifth-largest city in Iowa, with a population of about 76,000, and serves as a hub for education, arts, and community life.
• This dynamic community creates an inspiring environment where the U of I plays a central role in shaping student experiences and community life.
• Joining UCS in the U of I’s Division of Student Life offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant campus community that supports student success, training, wellness, and engagement.

About the Position

University Counseling Service (UCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Embedded Staff Therapist at the College of Dentistry. This University Counseling Service (UCS) embedded position will primarily support the College of Dentistry and is responsible for delivering comprehensive psychological services to a broad and varied student population. The clinician in this role will help students achieve their academic, interpersonal, and professional goals through a wide range of services, including individual assessment and counseling; clinical crisis intervention and risk management; case management and care coordination; group counseling services; psychoeducational outreach and programming; consultation with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and parents/families; and supervision and training of graduate students in mental health–related fields. This position is expected to uphold and contribute to the mission and values of the Division of Student Life, promoting a supportive and student‑focused environment. Specific Job Duties & Tasks Carries a clinical case load providing counseling to individuals and groups within the College of Dentistry consulting with other professionals as necessary. Provides diagnoses, assessment, and treatment for emotional and functional disorders through primarily brief model counseling. Supervises, evaluates, and assists trainees in various content areas. Conducts workshops and outreach services designed to provide mental health education to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents/families on behalf of UCS. Develops cooperative working relationships with selected UI units. Designs and develops outreach programs to meet the needs of requesting UI units. For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu. About the Division of Student Life: The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

• Required Qualifications License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Education Requirement: Doctoral degree in either counseling or clinical psychology from an APA- accredited program, or Master’s degree in social work with clinical focus from a CSWE-accredited program, or Master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP- accredited Program.
• Other Required Qualifications: Psychologist: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as a psychologist Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as an LISW, or LMHC.
• Relevant post-degree clinical work experience (typically 1-3 years).
• Extensive knowledge of evidence and theory based mental health counseling in assessment, crisis, individual, case management, and group.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of evidence‑based and theory‑driven mental health counseling practices—including assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, trauma-informed care, and case management—and exceptional ability to assess, oversee, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality mental health, trauma, and crisis management services.
• Extensive proficiency in planning and delivering psycho-educational outreach programs and consultation services.
• Working knowledge of providing training and supervision to trainees.
• Expert proficiency in the application of communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the importance of a workforce that benefits from the talents of all people across multiple characteristics.
• Working proficiency with office and tele-mental health support tools and electronic medical records software (e.g., word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets, electronic health records); preferably Microsoft Office, Titanium, and Zoom.
• Desirable Qualifications Three to five years of relevant post-degree clinical work experience.
• Working proficiency with drop-in mental health consultation services, such as Let’s Talk programming.
• Working proficiency in suicide prevention outreach and programming.
• Experience and interest in providing couples/relationship counseling.
• Working proficiency with TLDP, ACT, and Relational Cultural theories.
• Interest and/or experience in counseling center research.
• Working proficiency and interest in providing brief psychoeducational group interventions.
• Working proficiency with clinical assessment.
• Previous mental health experience working on a college or university campus.
• Application Details To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
• For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
• 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.