Mental Health Provider

UM27 Coppin State University (CSU); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits overview

Job summary

Coppin State University in the United States seeks a Mental Health Provider to join the College of Health Professions. The role involves direct care, development of mental health protocols, and integration of accreditation standards within a school-based health center.

The successful candidate will diagnose and treat clients, design individualized care plans, and conduct therapy for individuals, groups, or families, with some evening/weekend hours possible.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is required; Doctorate preferred.
• Experience: Active, unrestricted state licensure in good standing with at least 1 year of outpatient clinic experience.
• Knowledge/Abilities: Strong communication and proficiency in evidence-based practices; excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute, episodic, and chronic emotional/mental health concerns following current practice standards.
• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions per DSM-5-TR.
• Collaborate with Dean, clinic directors, and staff to align care with state/national guidelines.
• Evaluate and de-escalate distressed clients with emphasis on safety and health risk.
• Review accreditation standards with leadership to ensure compliant implementation.

Skills

Strong communication

Evidence-based practices

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting: JR102253 Mental Health Provider (Open) Department: College of Health Professions , JM Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Open Date: 11-06-2026 Close Date: 11-27-2026 $100,000 Annually

The Mental Health Provider will serve as an active member of the Community Health Center’s staff by collaboratively engaging in oversight/development/maintenance of mental health care protocols, rendering direct care services, and integration of National accreditation standards for school-based health centers. In this role the Mental Health Provider will evaluate, diagnose and treat clients dealing with emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. The provider will conduct intake and episodic evaluations, diagnosis mental health conditions, design customized care plans, and provide therapy sessions for individual, groups, and/or family as clients. Willing to include some evening and weekend hours as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute, episodic, and chronic emotional, mental health, and/or behavioral concerns in accordance with current practice standards.
• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and contributing determinants using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
• Collaborates with Dean, clinic directors, and clinic staff to ensure clinic protocols and established practices for care of emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health conditions are current and integrated in accordance with state and national guidelines for behavioral health care services.
• Promptly evaluate, de-escalate, and manage clients presenting with distress while emphasizing safety and health risk.
• Collaborates with Dean and clinic staff periodically review and plan for integration of accreditation standards and state requirements are implemented, maintained and monitored to ensure compliance with regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required. Doctorate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Active, unrestricted state licensure (in good standing).

A minimum of one year of clinic experience providing outpatient counseling and mental health services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication and proficiency in evidence-based practices.
• Excellent time management.

Conditions of Employment

• Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
• Travel to off-site meetings or conferences.
• Other requirements as specified by a job description.

Additional Job Information

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer. https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Coppin State University is a fully accredited institution and a member of the University System of Maryland. Founded in 1900, Coppin, a Historically Black Institution in a dynamic urban setting, serves a multi-generational student population and provides education opportunities while promoting lifelong learning. The university fosters leadership, social responsibility, civic and community engagement, cultural diversity and inclusion, and economic development. Coppin offers 36 Bachelor's, 13 Master's degree programs and 1 Doctoral degree program.