Hiring Department
The MU Counseling Center is part of the MU Student Health and Well-Being unit, which includes the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, and Wellness Resource Center. The Center is an APA-accredited doctoral internship site and serves the MU community. The Counseling Center seeks professionals to join a team engaged in efforts to enhance campus services to better support all students.
Job Description
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 followin
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:
- Autism spectrum disorders and/or ADHD
- Complex anxiety including OCD
- Racial Identity Based Trauma/work with BIPOC students
- Eating Disorders/body image
- Substance use/recovery services
- Gambling/sports betting and/or other addictions
Job Duties Include:
- Complete initial evaluations to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Provide therapeutic interventions within a brief therapy model, 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; 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
This position is available by early August 2027, specific start 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of post-degree experience in counseling is preferred. A minimum of one year of clinical experience working in a college counseling center (this may include practica or internship) is preferred. Desirable skills include: experience using brief therapy models and empirically-supported treatments, crisis intervention, experience working with complex cases, and experience providing clinical supervision.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $70,000 - $98,072 per year
Grade: GGS 010
University Title: Senior Counselor Health/Welfare/Wellness
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 January 8th, 2027 but applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
