Psychologist - Center for Health Minds and Practice (CHaMP)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost State Health Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Retirement Options

Comprehensive Paid Time Off with 10+</

Exceptional Personal and Professional 

Tuition Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a full-time Psychologist at the Center for Healthy Minds & Practice (CHaMP) to support UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff. The role provides short-term therapy in-person and via telehealth, group support after critical incidents, and training for a clinician peer support program.

Responsibilities include case management, coordination with UF/UF Health stakeholders, and possible supervision of other counselors.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in psychology from an accredited program including one year supervised internship.
• Licensed or licensed eligible in Florida within 2 years.
• Experience with healthcare professionals and university staff preferred.
• Experience leading group therapy and/or support groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct time-limited individual counseling for UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff.
• Case management, including supervision, coordination with stakeholders, referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide group-based interventions and ongoing support groups.
• Administrative tasks including clinical documentation; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Group therapy experience

Clinical supervision

Telehealth delivery

Crisis intervention

Education

Doctorate in psychology

Job description

Psychologist - Center for Health Minds and Practice (CHaMP)

Job No: 539943

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29013300 - MD-CHAMP

Job Description

The Center for Healthy Minds & Practice (CHaMP) at the University of Florida College of Medicine (UFCOM) and UF Health is seeking a full-time Psychologist to join its team to help cultivate psychological well-being among UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff in support of their personal and professional development. This psychologist will provide short-term therapy both in-person and via telehealth, provide group support following critical incidents, facilitate ongoing support groups, provide training for and assistance to the clinician peer support program, and address emerging situations. Additional responsibilities may include offering educational presentations and/or programming related to mental health-related topics for UFCOM and UF Health faculty and staff.

The psychologist's primary responsibility is to offer clinical services for individuals who work at the University of Florida College of Medicine/UF Health. Applicants should have experience working with a wide range of psychosocial (e.g., burnout/job stress, marital/familial stress, substance use concerns, interpersonal difficulties) and mental health concerns at varying levels of severity, with the ability to refer to community services as needed. Experience working with doctoral-level professionals, including healthcare workers, is preferred. The job will involve collaboration and coordination with other resources, including the UF Employee Assistance Program, Care for Colleagues, UFCOM Director of Wellness Programs, and GatorCare Wellness, among others. The psychologist may provide clinical supervision to other counselors within the center.

This position may be deemed an essential employee with additional required responsibilities during a declared emergency.

About This Role

• Provide direct time-limited individual counseling for UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff with psychological, emotional, career, and/or relationship concerns.
• Case management, including clinical supervision, coordination of cases with UF/UF Health stakeholders and external providers, referrals, emerging situations, and follow-up care with clients.
• Provide group-based interventions through ongoing support groups(e.g. spousal, interns), planned programs, and post-incident debriefings.
• Administrative tasks, including preparing, reviewing, and signing clinical documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

About the College of Medicine

The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing health care, the College of Medicine plays an impactful role in shaping the future of medicine.

For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages with 10+ paid holidays, paid family, sick and vacation leave
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Learn more about what we have to offer here!

Expected Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications

A doctorate in psychology from an accredited college or university, which includes one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology.

*All applicants must be licensed OR licensed eligible within 2 years as a mental health professional or psychologist in the state of Florida.

Preferred

• Clinical experience working with healthcare professionals and/or university faculty and staff Clinical experience working within a hospital or other healthcare setting * Experience leading group therapy and/or support groups
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental health concerns
• Experience with clients and/or family members coping with substance abuse
• Knowledge of Gainesville-area mental health services and providers for referrals, as needed
• Experience effectively maintaining case management records in a timely manner
• Energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships
• Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues and clients
• Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to multicultural issues/social justice and proven ability to interact with several individuals and groups
• Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals, standards and ethics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in workplace mental health, including crisis assessment/management/intervention, short-term treatment, confidentiality requirements, outreach and referral
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure while maintaining collegial relationships with partners and peers
• Ability to work with a range of educational background — from high school through doctoral-level
• Familiarity with quality assurance protocols

Health Assessment Required:No

Applications Close

30 October 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.