PS Psychologist

University of Utah; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reduction

Job summary

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time staff psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a benefitted, 12-month position with responsibilities including individual, group and relationship counseling, initial consultations, crisis intervention and clinical supervision.

The successful candidate will hold a Utah psychologist license, manage a full caseload, and work collaboratively with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
• One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial consultations and crisis intervention services.
• Conduct individual, couple/relationship, and group psychotherapy.
• Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
• Provide clinical supervision and actively participate in other training-related activities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a priority review date of
10/1/2026. Position may close anytime after that date.

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 09/18/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN46260B

Job Title

Working Title

Career Progression Track UGR

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Opportunity to telecommute 1 day per week may be possible.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00316 - University Counseling Center

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $83,000 - $95,000 depending on licensure and experience

Close Date

Close Date 12/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center ( UCC ) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a full-time staff psychologist to become an integral member of our large dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is a fully benefited, full-time 12-month position. Responsibilities include providing individual, group, relationship counseling, conducting initial consultations, clinical supervision, and crisis intervention services. Possession of strong clinical skills, the ability to manage a full client caseload, demonstrated competence in working effectively with a wide range of clientele and presenting concerns, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is desired. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of and experience with college student mental health needs and will have Psychologist licensure to practice independently and provide clinical supervision under Utah law.

Advanced clinical skills in high demand clinical areas (such as mood disorders, OCD , complex trauma, suicidality) preferred.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs is comprised of more than 20 departments, Student Affairs encourages U students to participate in the creation of their own campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners to ensure all members of our community not only feel welcomed but are fully incorporated into university life.

A generous benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the benefits package):14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions.11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system. Tuition reduction for employees and family members. Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available. Free public transportation pass (see here for more information).

Responsibilities

• Provide initial consultations and crisis intervention services.
• Conduct individual, couple/relationship, and group psychotherapy.
• Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
• Provide clinical supervision and actively participate in other training-related activities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
• One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.

Note

Applicants who hold an active license in another state and are eligible, or may become eligible, for licensure in Utah can apply.

Preferred

• Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).
• Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
• Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
• Completion of an APA -approved doctoral internship.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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Type

Special Instructions Summary

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a priority review date of
10/1/2026. Position may close anytime after that date.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
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