Staff Clinician-Licensure Track

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a recent Master's graduate to join the University Counseling Center as a Pre-Licensed Clinician. The role includes providing individual, relationship, and group therapy, clinical consultation, outreach programming, and training as assigned.

You will participate in regular supervision, support academic success, and work with diverse student populations. A hybrid work arrangement combines on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (required).
• LPC/LMFT/CAADC/LCSW licensure required or pursued (LSW/LAPC preferred).
• Recent graduates working toward licensure welcome; independent licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, relationship, and group psychotherapy.
• Participate in twice weekly supervision and weekly group supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and crisis interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with campus services and psychiatric providers; refer for hospitalizations when necessary.
• Assist with outreach programs, workshops, and training activities.

Skills

Clinical psychotherapy

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Outreach programming

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a broad population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews.

Counseling Center

The University Counseling Center (UCC) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and aligned under the Wellness Team consisting of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support, and Financial Wellness. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and American Psychological Association (APA), the UCC exists to ensure healthy and thriving lives for the University of Pittsburgh's diverse student population by providing crisis intervention, outreach, workshops, group, individual, and relationship therapy. Consistent with the University and Division of Student Affairs' mission and values, members of the UCC team are committed to cultural humility, justice, and inclusion. As a staff with our own diverse identities - both visible and invisible - we seek to provide support that honor students' unique needs, concerns, and personhoods. The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a recent Master's graduate to join the UCC as Pre-Licensed Clinician with generalist experience (additional training or experience with eating disorders, trauma, and/or substance use is welcomed). This clinician will provide direct and indirect services in the UCC including but not limited to individual, relationship, and group therapy; clinical consultation; outreach programming; and clinical supervision and training as assigned. This clinician will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the UCC.

Essential Functions

• Participates in twice weekly supervision as well as one hour of group supervision per week
• Provides clinical psychotherapy services for a range of mental health concerns, including prevention and crisis services, individual and group therapy, intake services, and outreach
• Utilizes specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health concerns, promote positive mental health, develop individual treatment plans, and support academic success
• Works with students, veterans, Office of Disability Services, and other specialized populations, faculty, and other University staff as needed
• Facilities coordination of services
• Collaborates with psychiatric providers as required; provides back up for other therapists

Physical Effort

This position is a sedentary role with occasional light physical effort.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Licensed Professional Counselor

Job Family

Health Professionals

Job Sub-Family

Behavioral & Mental Health

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Master's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Required Licensure/Certification

LPC or LMFT or CAADC or LCSW

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

This position is intended for recent graduates working toward licensure; independent licensure not required; LSW or LAPC preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p, with occasional evenings/weekends

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable