Primary Function: Provides leadership, vision and oversight of services provided by the Counseling Center; providing clinical supervision of full time staff, supervises and evaluates staff; facilitates methods for promoting excellent clinical performance, high-quality clinical services to all clients in the Counseling Center; carries a clinical caseload of clients at the Counseling Center, including initial triage screening and assessments, risk assessment, crisis management, individual/group/couples counseling, psycho-education, psychological assessment, and referrals to campus or community services as appropriate; and serves as mental health consultant to the campus community and works collaboratively across the University.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy; at least four years of recent clinical experience including a minimum of one year of experience working with college age clients and administrative duties; and a current Iowa license as an independent mental health therapist or a licensed independent social worker required. PhD in counseling or clinical psychology; experience working in a college or university counseling center; experience supervising professional staff; experience in the development of counseling and mental health services and programs in a university setting, including assessment, quality improvement, and use of data to inform decision-making; experience developing group counseling, outreach and adult programs; expertise in crisis intervention and management; and an affinity for working in an interdisciplinary team preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by July 6, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 07/6/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.