Senior Counselor, UMKC Division of Student Affairs

The University of Missouri Kansas City Counseling Services

The University of Missouri-Kansas City Counseling Services is a dynamic, student-centered team dedicated to promoting the mental health, well-being, and success of the UMKC community. Through comprehensive counseling services, crisis support, consultation, prevention initiatives, and wellness programming, our team empowers students to thrive both personally and academically. As an APA-accredited training site, we are also committed to developing the next generation of mental health professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusive care.

To learn more about our mission, visit our website: https://www.umkc.edu/wellness/about-us/

We are seeking two candidates who will provide a full range of clinical services including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, assessment, supervision, and training. We are particularly interested in clinicians with expertise in trauma treatment, substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring mental health concerns, and recovery-oriented care. Service provision includes face-to-face and tele-psychological for a diverse university population, including students impacted by trauma, interpersonal violence, substance use, and complex clinical presentations.

The selected candidate will join a collaborative team at Counseling Services committed to providing evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care. Clinicians with specialized training in trauma-related therapies, substance use disorder treatment, recovery support services, prevention programming, motivational interviewing, harm reduction approaches, or integrated treatment approaches are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition, this position will serve in a leadership role by acting as a liaison to key campus partners and collaborating across the university to promote student well-being, academic success, persistence, and holistic development. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collegially and collaboratively, bringing a team-oriented approach that fosters a culture of respect, partnership, and shared success. Responsibilities include providing consultation to faculty, staff, and students; developing and facilitating outreach, prevention, and educational programming; participating in university committees and interdisciplinary initiatives; and contributing to departmental training, supervision, and strategic priorities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and case management services to students.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions for a broad range of mental health concerns.
• Deliver services with a focus on ethical practice, cultural humility, and responsiveness to diverse identities and experiences.
• Provide consultation to students, faculty, staff, parents, and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns and appropriate interventions.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate outreach programs, workshops, trainings, and prevention initiatives that promote student well-being.
• Participate in crisis response and risk assessment activities in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to support student success and wellness.
• Represent Counseling Services on university committees, task forces, and division initiatives as assigned.
• Provide clinical supervision, training, mentoring, and consultation as appropriate based on licensure and position level.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in assessment and intervention with complex clinical presentations and diagnostic concerns.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental issues impacting college students, including non-traditional student populations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires rare evening and weekend hours (e.g., for new student orientations or specialized outreach programming).

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.

Specialized Clinical Expertise (Preferred)

UMKC Counseling Services is particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Trauma treatment and trauma-informed care.
• Treatment of PTSD, complex trauma, and trauma-related disorders.
• Clinical work with survivors of sexual violence, interpersonal violence, stalking, discrimination, or other traumatic experiences.
• Substance use assessment, treatment, prevention programming, and recovery support.
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), BASICS, Seeking Safety, CBT/ACT/DBT, harm reduction approaches, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), or related modalities.
• Recovery-oriented systems of care and collegiate recovery support programs.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, or social work
• Active full licensure as a Professional Counselor or obtain licensure in the State of Missouri within 12 months.
• Clinical supervisory experience of master's and/or Doctoral level trainees/interns.
• Experience working in a college or university counseling center.
• Advanced training or clinical experience in trauma-informed care and treatment.
• Experience providing counseling services to survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual violence, stalking, or other traumatic experiences.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as starting at $65,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS10
University Title: COUNS HLTH/WELFARE/WELLNESS SR
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Application materials must include a cover letter and updated resume / CV

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and 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.

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