Psychologist - Health, Welfare & Wellness - Generalist

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance (short- and long‑

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four

Job summary

The University of Missouri System's MU Counseling Center, part of the MU Student Health and Well-Being unit, seeks a doctoral-level psychologist to join a team serving MU students. This role emphasizes a generalist approach with opportunities to develop expertise in areas like autism/ADHD, anxiety, cultural trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and addictions within a college setting.

The successful candidate will conduct evaluations, provide brief therapy, crisis services, and outreach,

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology and licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) as a Psychologist within Missouri.
• Preferred: at least one year of clinical experience in a college counseling center.
• Desirable: experience with brief therapy models, crisis intervention, and supervising trainees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations to determine treatment recommendations.
• Provide brief therapy and time-limited workshops for a broad range of concerns.
• Perform crisis and consultation services during business hours as part of a crisis team.
• Design and implement outreach and prevention programming for students and campus community.
• Supervise and train post-doctoral residents, doctoral interns, post-MA fellows, and graduate students.
• Contribute to goals, policies, and procedures for student psychological needs and campus well-being; participate in MU Counseling Center and University committees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Hiring Department

The MU Counseling Center is part of the MU Student Health and Well-Being unit, which includes the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, and Wellness Resource Center. The Center is an APA-accredited doctoral internship site and serves the MU student community. The Counseling Center seeks professionals to join a team engaged in efforts to enhance campus services to better support all students.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a \"generalist\" competence and experience in the treatment of a wide variety of diagnoses and life problems. In addition, MUCC clinicians are encouraged to assume expertise in specific areas of personal interest including a mode of service delivery, clinical issue/need, and/or work with a specific group on campus. While candidates should not exclude themselves from consideration for a position, preference will be given to applicants demonstrating interest in the following areas:

• Autism spectrum disorders and/or ADHD


• Complex anxiety including OCD


• Racial Identity Based Trauma/work with BIPOC students


• Eating Disorders/body image


• Substance use/recovery services


• Gambling/sports betting and/or other addictions

Job Duties Include:

• Complete initial evaluations to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.


• Provide therapeutic interventions within a brief therapy model, including brief individual and group therapy/clinical skills classes as well as time limited workshop series to treat a broad range of presenting psychological concerns and diagnoses.


• Perform crisis and consultation services during regular business hours that require complex clinical decision making as part of a crisis team.


• Design and implement outreach and prevention programming to students and the broader campus community.


• Conduct supervision and training for post-doctoral residents, doctoral interns in our APA-accredited doctoral internship, post-MA fellows, and graduate students in training (as allowed by licensure status).


• Contribute as a member of the MUCC team to the development and implementation of goals, philosophies, policies, and procedures for meeting the psychological needs of the University of Missouri students and cultivating a culture of well-being on campus. Serve on relevant MUCC and/or University committees as requested.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills; value a multifaceted approach involving linked clinical and training efforts; show a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus partners, and student groups; interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor; an awareness of the importance of the importance of life balance and a commitment to the importance of the developmental perspective of counseling services

Shift

This position is available by early August 2027, specific start date may be negotiable.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Psychology and licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) as a Psychologist within the State of Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of one year of clinical experience working in a college counseling center (this may include practica, internship, or post-doctoral experience) is preferred. Desirable skills include: experience using brief therapy models and empirically-supported treatments, crisis intervention, experience working with complex cases, and experience providing clinical supervision.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $80,500 - $112,320 annually.

• $80,500 annually if needing to qualify for first time licensure.


• $83,000 - $112,300 annually if already licensed to practice independently in Missouri, depending on experience and other qualifications

Grade: GGS 011

University Title: Psychologist

Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Application Deadline

Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by January 8th, 2027 but applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

A Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology is necessary. Must obtain licensure to practice independently as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of Missouri within 18 months of hire if joining out of pre-doctoral internship.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• medical


• dental and vision plans


• retirement


• paid time off


• short- and long-term disability


• paid parental leave


• paid caregiver leave


• educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.