Mental Health Therapist / Staff Psychologist

Salary: See Position Description
Location : St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 24PRO688-1
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Booth Wellness Center
Opening Date: 09/11/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
The Booth Wellness Center at Utah Tech University is looking for a Mental Health Therapist to join our team. Reporting to the Director of the Booth Wellness Center, the recommended hire will provide intake screenings, referral services and brief group, individual, and couples therapy for students, staff, and faculty on-campus. The Booth Wellness Center supports the mission of the university through the provision of health education, preventative wellness programming, Mental Health and medical consultation, acute medical health services, and brief Mental Health therapy to students, staff, and faculty at Utah Tech University. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at
Responsibilities

• Perform initial client screenings for internal or external assignment to appropriate resources.
• Provide short-term group, individual, and couples therapy.
• Offer Mental Health crisis appointments and consultation for students, faculty, and staff.
• Offer preventative wellness services for students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services and Wellness Promotion.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling psychology, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited program required.
• Utah State Licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, LPC, or Psychologist) required or license eligible in Utah.
• Minimum of one-year post-licensure practice required or ability to become licensed within 1-year of hire.
• A generalist with solid clinical skills and the ability to assess and treat a wide range of presenting concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Creatively, energy, and enthusiasm for working with college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCMHC or Psychologist.
• Clinical experience with groups, individuals, and couples.
• Experience working in a university counseling setting and with Mental Health needs of college population (e.g., anxiety disorder, depressive disorders, eating disorders, etc.)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in counseling work with a variety of racial/ethnic groups and diversities, including multi-racial identity, socioeconomic status, gender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, disability, religion, etc.
• Experience with group therapy, psychoeducational workshops, and wellness programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time, 10-month, professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 1, 2023; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at .
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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