POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Counseling Services at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks a licensed mental health clinician or psychologist to coordinate eating disorder treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary care team in collaboration with the Student Health Center. This role provides the opportunity to deliver specialized clinical care for students experiencing eating disorders while contributing to a collaborative clinical environment that values professional development, innovative service delivery, and student-centered care.

This position includes a meaningful focus on eating disorder assessment, treatment, and program development, with opportunities to shape and expand eating disorder services within Counseling Services in collaboration with the Student Health Center, including collaboration with medical providers, consultation with campus partners, and development of prevention and early-intervention programming.

Our center operates a same-day access and brief therapy model designed to reduce barriers to care and provide timely support for students experiencing mental health concerns. Clinicians provide brief individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach while working closely with campus partners to support student wellbeing and academic success.

Join our collaborative multidisciplinary team advancing student mental health at a Carnegie R1 research university serving a diverse student population of more than 24,000 students.

About Counseling Services

Counseling Services provides a comprehensive range of services including:

• Same-day access clinical services
• Brief individual therapy and group counseling
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Case management and referral coordination
• Consultation services for faculty and staff
• Campus outreach and prevention programming

Counseling Services hosts an APA-accredited doctoral internship and multidisciplinary training program including practicum and postdoctoral fellows. The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and emphasizes prevention, consultation, and early-intervention strategies to expand access to care.

The department also operates the innovative Great Basin Hall Counseling Services Annex, which expands access to services through outreach programming, consultation services, and campus partnerships. Counseling Services is part of the Division of Student Services and works closely with campus partners to support student success, retention, and wellbeing.

Counseling Services supports continuing education and professional development, including opportunities for training, conference participation, professional organization involvement, and related travel.

Why Join Counseling Services?

• Practice in a collaborative multidisciplinary counseling center at a Carnegie R1 research university
• Participate in a multidisciplinary training program with multiple training levels, including an APA-accredited psychology doctoral internship
• Enjoy generous benefits and professional development opportunities
• Live in Reno, Nevada with year-round access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains

Position Responsibilities

Clinical Services

Provide same-day single-session consultations that may also serve as intake assessments, as well as individual counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention for university students. Provide specialized assessment and treatment for students experiencing eating disorders and related concerns, including body image and disordered eating.

 Consultation 

Consult with faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns, including consultation related to eating disorders and coordination of care with Student Health Center providers and other campus resources.

Coordination

Coordinate and help advance a multidisciplinary eating disorder care model, including collaboration with medical providers, case management, and campus partners.

Outreach and Prevention

Participate in campus outreach initiatives and mental health education programs, including outreach and prevention programming related to eating disorders, body image, and student wellbeing.

Training and Supervision

Provide supervision for graduate trainees or participate in training activities when appropriate, including consultation or training related to eating disorder assessment and treatment.

Typical Clinical Workload

Clinicians typically maintain approximately 20–24 clinical hours per week including supervision provided when needed, with the remainder of time devoted to consultation, meetings, documentation, administrative time, and professional development. A portion of the clinician’s caseload will include students presenting with eating disorders and related concerns, with a balance of generalist and specialty clinical work.

Candidates may be hired at the Licensed Clinician, Advanced Licensed Clinician, Psychologist, or Advanced Psychologist level based on experience, scope of practice, and alignment with position expectations.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO

The University of Nevada, Reno, is a public research university that is committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Nevada’s historic land-grant university founded in 1874, the University serves 20,000 students. The University is a comprehensive, doctoral university, classified as an R1 institution with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and also earned the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. More than $800 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities has been invested on campus since 2009. It is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Wolf Pack Athletics, maintains a statewide outreach mission and presence through programs such as the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Small Business Development Center, Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

The University’s main campus is located in Reno, Nevada, immediately adjacent a vibrant and growing downtown region, and has a satellite campus in south Reno. Currently underway is the acquisition of a 20 acres residential campus at Lake Tahoe which will complement the University’s presence in each of Nevada’s 17 counties. The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which includes two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and endeavors to create and develop strong partnerships with each institution. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world.

Located where the Sierra Nevada meets the high desert of the Great Basin, the University’s verdant, 290-acre main campus is a 45-minute drive from scenic Lake Tahoe. Today, the University delivers on its land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement — all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education, according to both Forbes and Money magazines (2018). The University is ranked in the top tier of National Universities by U.S. News & World Report and in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

For more information, visit www.unr.edu

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical experience working with individuals experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image concerns

AND

Option 1  Master’s-Level Clinician

Master’s degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related discipline)

Licensed in Nevada as a mental health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, or CPC), or eligible to obtain licensure within six months of hire

Clinical training obtained through graduate practica and internships sufficient to qualify for professional licensure in Nevada

OR

Option 2 – Psychologist

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Licensed psychologist in Nevada or eligibility for licensure within six months of hire

Clinical training obtained through doctoral practica, internship, and postdoctoral experience sufficient to qualify for psychologist licensure in Nevada

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Specialized training or strong interest in eating disorder treatment

Demonstrated interest or experience in developing or coordinating specialized clinical services

Experience with evidence-based treatments for eating disorders (e.g., CBT-E, DBT, ACT, FBT)

Experience working in a university counseling center

Experience supervising graduate trainees

Experience providing outreach or consultation services

Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive clinical practice

Psychologist only: Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship

COMPENSATION

Licensed Clinician, Administrative Faculty

Typical hiring range:

Licensed Clinician (Grade B)

$87,000 – $91,000

Advanced Licensed Clinician (Grade C)

$95,000 – $100,000

Psychologist, Administrative Faculty

Typical hiring range:

Licensed Psychologist (Grade C)

$98,000 – $103,000

Advanced Licensed Psychologist (Grade D)

$108,000 – $113,000

 Advanced placement is typically associated with substantial post licensure experience, often reflected in approximately six (6) years or more, along with additional qualifications. Final level placement is determined based on experience, scope of practice, and alignment with position expectations.

Salary is commensurate with experience, licensure status, internal equity, and budget considerations. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

1. Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for Three Professional References, with at least one being a current or former supervisory reference
4. Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Proof of licensure