Staff Psychotherapist, UVA CAPS

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 91,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks a full-time Staff Psychotherapist to provide psychotherapy, crisis intervention, triage, and outreach to the UVA community. The role includes supervision of trainees and collaboration with faculty, staff, families, and students in a university setting.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and 3 years of post-graduate counseling, plus licensure as an LPC or LCSW in Virginia or eligible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 3 years of post-graduate counseling experience.
• Licensed as a LPC or LCSW in Virginia or license-eligible; must be licensed within 6 months of hire.
• Successful candidates pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and clinical consultation.
• Provide triage and intake assessments.
• Provide daytime and afterhours crisis services as requested.
• Provide consultation to parents, students, faculty, staff, and other community members.
• Facilitate referrals to mental health services in the community.
• Provide outreach to the UVA community.
• Provide supervision and didactic instruction to therapists in training.
• Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, departmental committees, and special projects.
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Comply with SHW Clinical Staff Bylaws, policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Clinical consultation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

The University of Virginia's number one ranked Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) provides a comprehensive range of medical, mental health, well-being, and disability support services to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Virginia’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking to hire a full-time mental health professional for the position of Staff Psychotherapist.

This position provides triage assessment, crisis intervention, brief treatment (individual, couple or group therapy), and referral assistance for students. The Staff Psychotherapist also provides community outreach and serves as a consultant to faculty, staff, parents, students, and other community members seeking assistance in addressing students’ psychological concerns. The Staff Psychotherapist may also offer supervision and didactic instruction to therapists in training.

Staff Psychotherapist Responsibilities Include

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and clinical consultation.
• Provide triage and intake assessments
• Provide daytime and afterhours crisis services as requested
• Provide consultation to parents, students, faculty, staff, and other community members
• Facilitate referrals to mental health services in the community
• Provide outreach to the UVA community
• Provide supervision and interactive teaching to trainees in psychology as requested
• Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, departmental committees, and special projects as requested
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in the electronic medical record system
• Perform all duties in accordance with the SHW Clinical Staff Bylaws, policies, and procedures
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree Required
• Experience: 3 years of post-graduate experience in counseling
• Licensure: Valid License as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or license-eligible. Must be licensed within 6 months of hire.
• The successful candidate will pass both a background check and a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Experience:
• 3 years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents or adults
• 1 year experience with risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Experience coordinating care with psychiatrists and/or other medical professionals
• Licensure: Valid License as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or programs.

About The Position

The preferred deadline for applications is August 17, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or programs.

This is a full-time, exempt level, position. Please visit UVA HR to see the generous benefits that UVA has to offer. The selected candidate will pass a background check and drug screen. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. In person presence is required.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000-$91,800 with a potential sign-on bonus of $1,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About UVA

Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia click here.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.