Mon, Aug 24th, '26
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Mon, Aug 24th, '26
Looking for meaningful clinical work without the pressures of private practice?
Enjoy comprehensive benefits, reliable income, and no after-hours or on-call demands. University Counseling Service provides opportunities for meaningful 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 this Position
** This requisition represents multiple Staff Therapist openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Staff Therapist openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of unit(s) during the application process. **
UCS hires Staff Therapists in several areas, available opportunities will vary by unit: University Housing & Dining (UHD), Tippie College of Business, Mental Health Navigator, and University Counseling Service (UCS). The position in Housing & Dining is embedded within its campus unit, while the Mental Health Navigator, Tippie, College of Dentistry, and UCS positions are based in the main University Counseling Service Office. All positions are part of University Counseling Service and provide tailored, accessible mental health support to students. Responsibilities include individual assessment and counseling; group counseling; psychoeducational and outreach programming to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents/families; consultation to residence hall staff; and supervision and training to graduate students in the mental health professions. Therapists support both domestic and international students in achieving their educational, personal, and academic goals.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks
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 (DSL) is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provide them with life-changing experiences. DSL 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.
About University of Iowa:
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.
About University Counseling Service:
As part of the Division of Student Life, University Counseling Service provides support and mental health services to the University of Iowa campus community. UCS has an inter-disciplinary staff of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, graduate interns, practicum students, and administrative professionals. Our training and interest span a broad range of counseling approaches. Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services, training, and outreach that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and respectful campus community.
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 Recreation 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.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
Requirements Staff Therapists (UHD, Tippie, College of Dentistry, & UCS)
Requirements Mental Health Navigator/Staff Therapist
$70,000-commensurate
Application Details
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
The Division of Student Life will be hiring for the multiple positions listed. You must indicate in your cover letter and application which position(s) you would like to be considered for. Please see required qualifications above for additional information.
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.
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
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