Mon, Sep 29th, '25
Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 24th, 2025
Negotiable
Mon, Sep 29th, '25
Hiring Department
The MU Counseling Center is part of the MU Student Health and Well-Being unit, which includes the Counseling Center, Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center, Student Health Center, and Wellness Resource Center. The Center is an APA-accredited doctoral internship site and serves a diverse and international student community. As a Center focused affirmation and inclusive excellence, the staff seek like-minded professionals to join a team engaged in efforts to enhance campus services to better support all students.
Essential Functions
The successful candidate will have a “generalist” competence and experience in the treatment of a wide variety of diagnoses and life problems. In addition, MUCC clinicians are encouraged to assume expertise in specific areas of personal interest including a mode of service delivery, clinical issue/need, and/or work with a specific group on campus. While candidates should not exclude themselves from consideration for a position, preference will be given to applicants demonstrating interest in the following areas:
· Substance use/recovery services
· Gambling/sports betting and/or other addictions
· Autism spectrum disorders and/or ADHD
· Complex anxiety including OCD
· Racial Identity Based Trauma/work with BIPOC students
· Eating Disorders/body image
Inquiries and applications are encouraged from professionals representative of all aspects of diversity as well as from persons possessing a range of levels of professional experience.
Job Duties Include:
· Complete culturally competent initial evaluations to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
· Provide culturally competent therapeutic interventions including brief individual and group therapy/clinical skills classes as well as time limited workshop series to treat a broad range of presenting psychological concerns and diagnoses.
· Perform crisis and consultation services during regular business hours that require complex clinical decision making as part of a crisis team.
· Design and implement outreach and prevention programming to students and the broader campus community.
· Conduct supervision and training for post-doctoral residents, doctoral interns in our APA-accredited doctoral internship, post-MA fellows, and graduate students in training (as allowed by licensure status).
· Contribute as a member of the MUCC team to the development and implementation of goals, philosophies, policies, and procedures for meeting the psychological needs of the University of Missouri students and cultivating a culture of well-being on campus. Serve on relevant MUCC and/or University committees as requested.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills; value a multifaceted approach involving linked clinical and training efforts; show a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus partners, and student groups; have a commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations (racial/ethnic, LGBTQ+, ability, gender, SES, and beyond); interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor; an awareness of the importance of life balance and a commitment to the importance of the developmental perspective of counseling services.
Shift
The specific date is negotiable.
40 hours per week.
This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.
University Description
The University of Missouri (www.missouri.edu) (MU, Mizzou), with approx. 31,000 students and more than 300 degree programs in 19 colleges and schools, has a reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and student services. MU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), one of only 64 member universities in total. The campus is an attractive environment, and the facilities and services available to students are among the best. Mizzou, is a member of the Southeastern Conference, competing in a variety of sports at the 1A level. The following links provide more information: https://missouri.edu/visit
http://measuresup.missouri.edu/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Homepage&utm_campaign=homepageBanner
Region Description
Columbia, Missouri (http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/) with a population of approx. 126,000 offers a high quality of life with numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, art, music, sports, shopping, and community service. In addition to MU, Columbia College and Stephens College are located in the city and five other colleges and universities are within 30 miles of Columbia. Columbia Public Schools are highly regarded and have a solid reputation for quality: http://www.cpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Columbia’s centralized location offers quick access to St. Louis and Kansas City (each within a 2-hour drive), as well as the State Capitol, Jefferson City. Columbia Regional Airport offers service via American Airlines with direct flights to Chicago and Dallas-Ft. Worth. Columbia is home to the multi-use MKT Trail, which is connected to the Katy Trail that stretches 240 miles across Missouri. Columbia is known as a “festival town,” as it is host to the internationally-renowned True/False Film Festival (https://truefals.org/) and the Roots N Blues music festival (https://rootsnbluesfestival.com). There are various opportunities to get involved with community organizations and volunteering across a range of social issues and interests. Columbia celebrates and has space for numerous faiths including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, and non-denominational spirituality.
Columbia is also a regional center for medical services (including the MU Medical school and MU Hospitals and Clinics) and a home to several major insurance companies, home loan companies, and industry.
Minimum Qualifications
A Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology is necessary. Must obtain licensure to practice independently as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of Missouri within 18 months of hire if joining out of pre-doctoral internship.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to desired specialty areas previously noted, preference will be given to applicants with experience in supporting and working with individuals from underrepresented and marginalized communities as well as college aged students. Additionally, a minimum of one year of clinical experience working in a college counseling center (this may include practica, internship or post-doctoral experience) is desired.
Salary
$80,500 – $110,000 annually.
$80,500 annually if needing to qualify for first time licensure.
$83,000 - $110,000 annually if already licensed to practice independently in Missouri, depending on experience and other qualifications
University Classification: GGS 11 exempt, paid monthly
University Title: Psychologist
Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Applicants must complete all sections of the University’s electronic job application. In addition to the online application, please include the following materials: 1) a letter of interest, highlighting relevant experiences and fit with the position and addressed to the Search Committee Chairperson; 2) a current vita; and 3) contact information (including e-mail addresses) for at least four professional references. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. Materials should not be e-mailed or mailed.
Application Deadline
Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 24th, 2025 but applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled.
