Assistant Director Clinical Supervision and Training - Student Counseling Center

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa's Counseling Center seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide clinical services, supervision oversight, and a caseload of clients. You will ensure ethical, quality care and support the director in training and compliance with standards.

The role entails initial triage, risk assessment, crisis management, individual/group counseling, psycho-education, and referrals, within a collaborative campus setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or related field.
• Current Iowa licensure as a mental health therapist or licensed independent social worker.
• At least three years of clinical experience related to counseling or assessment and diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and training oversight to ensure quality, ethical care.
• Assist the Director in clinical supervision and compliance with ethical and accreditation standards.
• Carry a clinical caseload including triage, risk assessment, crisis management, counseling, psycho-education, and referrals.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling or related field

Iowa licensure as mental health therapist or LISW

3+ years of clinical experience

Job description

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Full Consideration Date

10/19/2026

Job Description

Summary: Provides clinical services and training oversight to ensure quality, ethical, effective care in line with the treatment model of The Counseling Center; facilitates methods for promoting excellent clinical performance, high-quality clinical services to all clients in the Counseling Center; assists the Director in providing clinical supervision including ensuring compliance with appropriate ethical and accreditation standards; and 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, and referrals to campus or community services as appropriate.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or related field; current Iowa licensure as a mental health therapist or licensed independent social worker; and at least three years of clinical experience related to counseling or assessment and diagnosis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with crisis intervention and consultation; experience providing supervision and clinical training in a college counseling center; knowledge of current professional research and best practices related to counseling center operations, clinical services, and clinical training programs; an affinity for working in an interdisciplinary team; and/or three years of maintained independent Iowa licensure.

Position Details

Job Category: Professional and Scientific Type of Position: Regular Service Schedule: 10-Month

Compensation

Salary: $62,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 121

Pay Basis: Salary

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