POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Lead Masters Level Clinician plays a critical leadership and clinical role within the Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC), supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of the student population. This position serves as both a seasoned mental health provider and a supervisor for a team of master’s-level clinicians. They are also a central resource for consultation to faculty, staff, and other campus constituents regarding student mental health and behavioral concerns.
This position provides direct leadership and supervision to master’s-level clinical staff, which includes assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, conducting regular supervision, and completing annual performance evaluations. The lead clinician fosters a collaborative and supportive environment by facilitating ongoing training and professional development opportunities, staying current with clinical best practices, and promoting high standards of care within the team. In coordination with the Director and other leadership staff, this position helps shape service delivery models, ensures adherence to ethical and legal standards, and contributes to the overall direction of the CMHC.
In addition to clinical and supervisory duties, the Lead Masters Level Clinician is actively involved in program development and administrative functions. They participate in the coordination and implementation of campus-wide initiatives related to student mental health, contribute to policies and procedures that enhance service efficiency, and manage the administration of outreach programming by responding to requests and assigning appropriate staff. The role also involves representing the CMHC in university meetings and working groups, advocating for student needs, and collaborating with campus partners such as student affairs, residence life, academic support, and health services to develop integrated approaches to student well-being.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
The Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC) is the primary provider of mental health services for the University of Idaho student population. The CMHC offers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, psychological testing, alcohol and other drug programming, outreach, campus liaisons and consultative services. The CMHC utilizes a developmental model, focusing on personal development, coping skills, treatment, and wellness within a brief therapy framework. The CMHC also has an APA accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology.
https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/cmhc
