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Last Posted:
Tue, Sep 22nd, '26
Deadline:
Review of applications begin October 1, 2026, continue until position filled.
Start Date:
During Fall 2026 semester, exact date negotiable
Last Updated:
Tue, Sep 22nd, '26
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a full-time staff psychologist to become an integral member of our large dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is a fully benefited, full-time 12-month position. Responsibilities include providing individual, group, relationship counseling, conducting initial consultations, clinical supervision, and crisis intervention services. Possession of strong clinical skills, the ability to manage a full client caseload, demonstrated competence in working effectively with a wide range of clientele and presenting concerns, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is desired. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of and experience with college student mental health needs and will have Psychologist licensure to practice independently and provide clinical supervision under Utah law.
Advanced clinical skills in high demand clinical areas (such as mood disorders, OCD, complex trauma, suicidality) preferred.
- Provide initial consultations and crisis intervention services.
- Conduct individual, couple/relationship, and group psychotherapy.
- Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
- Provide clinical supervision and actively participate in other training-related activities.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Located in Salt Lake City, UT and founded in 1850, the University of Utah is the state's public flagship institution and top-tier research university. The U is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 137 research universities with the 'highest research activity" in the nation and is a member of the Association of American Universities. The U also operates the Utah Asia Campus located in Incheon, South Korea.
Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.
An excellent benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the benefits package):
- 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (vested after 4 years)
- Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
- Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
- Tuition reduction for employees and family members
- Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
- Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
- Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
- Applicants who hold an active license in another state and are eligible, or may become eligible, for licensure in Utah can apply.
- One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
- Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
- Completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship.
- Advanced clinical skills in high demand clinical areas.
COMPENSATION
$83,000 - $95,000, depending on licensure and experience
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Cover Letter
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