The University of Virginia's Department of Student Health and Wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking to hire a full-time licensed mental health professional for the position of Staff Psychotherapist-Group Coordinator.

Staff Psychotherapist:

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

Candidates should be team-oriented, have strong communication skills, practice good self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, and possess the ability to manage a challenging workload while promoting a positive relational and organizational atmosphere. Competitive candidates will have experience and interest in working with college students and integrative care settings.

Group Coordinator:

The Group Coordinator manages the CAPS Groups Program including planning group offerings every semester in collaboration with the CAPS Director and Associate Director for Counseling Services, providing logistical and clinical guidance to group leaders, maintaining group related data, and updating and disseminating advertising materials. The Group Coordinator facilitates the group psychotherapy seminar for CAPS trainees.

Staff Psychotherapist responsibilities include:

• Provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and clinical consultation.
• Conduct screening and comprehensive diagnostic psycho-educational evaluations.
• Provide triage and intake assessments
• Provide daytime and afterhours crisis services
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff
• Facilitate referrals to mental health services in the community
• Provide outreach to the UVA community
• Provide direct supervision and interactive teaching to trainees in psychology
• Participate in committees and lead special projects
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in our electronic medical record system
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Clinical Staff Bylaws, policies, and procedures
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Masters 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

Compensation and Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits. Employees’ benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off

• Parental and Community Service Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately

• Retirement benefits

• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

This position will not sponsor applications for immigration now or in the future.

Application instructions:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and complete an application online. Include the following documents:

• A CV/resume

• A cover letter

The position is open until filled but preference will be given to applications received by January 1, 2026. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

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.

Physical Demands:

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

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