• Job Description

  Req#: req23201

  Mental Health Clinician
  Posting Number	req23201
  Department	Campus Health and Wellness
  Department Website Link	CAPS
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service (CHS) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Mental Health Clinician (Behavioral Health Counselor II). The counselor also participates in outreach, consultation, and crisis response activities as assigned, with a focus on delivering services that are professional, culturally responsive, and supportive of underrepresented student populations. Services are provided under the guidance of senior clinical staff as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, as well as interfacing with the Campus Health Service (CHS) medical team, the Dean of Students Office, Residence Life, faculty, families, other campus departments and community entities. Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all students by creating an environment of trust, respect, and openness. We are dedicated to honoring individual differences and experiences. We recognize that mental health is deeply impacted by experiences of marginalization and oppression and strive to work with our clients in a culturally informed and sensitive manner. At CAPS and CHS, we believe that cultural responsiveness requires continuous learning, both personally and as an organization, and we are committed to making CAPS a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for staff and for all University of Arizona students. The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review, the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past ten years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates all of our employees and the community we serve. It is a sundry organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary campus-based health and mental health team to provide direct clinical services for enrolled UA students (individuals, couples, groups), including evaluation, risk assessment, counseling, and crisis management. Participate in campus community outreach, prevention, and psycho-educational activities under the guidance of senior staff. May assist with emergency response efforts as needed. Provide basic consultation to families, faculty, staff, administrators, and CHS medical providers with support from or in coordination with more senior clinical team members. Utilize relevant information technology in clinical documentation and communication. Participate in assigned CHS and University wide committees or working groups that support clinical operations. Provide all services in a manner that is professional, culturally sensitive, and respectful of differences. Work directly with community providers to facilitate direct referrals for students off-campus. Assist in maintaining accurate referral information for clinical staff and help facilitate referrals to community providers in consultation with senior staff. Other duties as assigned by supervisory or leadership staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Familiarity/comfort with utilizing the internet, web-based software, social media, and related service delivery/marketing approaches. Enthusiastic and innovative approach to college mental health. Demonstrated sensitivity to a wide range of personal diversity and multicultural issues.
  Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in related field required. Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), or other counseling-related field, in compliance with the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is required or the ability to obtain an associate's license within six months of hire. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
  Preferred Qualifications	Prior clinical experience in a multidisciplinary clinic setting. Prior experience in college mental health, including crisis assessment and management, mental health triage, brief psychotherapy, and referrals, as indicated. Clinical interest/experience in working with clients with high-risk mental health issues. Experience with utilizing an electronic health record. Specific background in working with individuals from Asia, the Middle East, or other non-Western cultures, which might also include language proficiency.
  FLSA	Exempt
  Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
  Job FTE	1.00
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Health Care and Wellness
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	$53,039 - $66,299
  Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
  Grade	7
  Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
  Career Stream and Level	PC2
  Job Family	Behavioral Health
  Job Function	Health Care & Wellness
  Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Annette Corrales annettec@arizona.edu
  Open Date	6/18/2025
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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