Job Details

Psychologist

Position Number: 7040086
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Counseling

Psychologist

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a full-time staff psychologist to become an integral member of our large dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is a fully benefited, full-time 12-month position. Responsibilities include providing individual, group, relationship counseling, conducting initial consultations, clinical supervision, and crisis intervention services. Possession of strong clinical skills, the ability to manage a full client caseload, demonstrated competence in working effectively with a wide range of clientele and presenting concerns, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is desired. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of and experience with college student mental health needs.

This position may also serve as liaison to Housing and Residential Education providing additional support and services to students residing on campus.

About Student Affairs
Student Affairs is comprised of more than 20 departments, Student Affairs encourages U students to participate in the creation of their own campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners to ensure all members of our community not only feel welcomed but are fully incorporated into university life.

A generous benefits package is included (see here for a full description of the benefits package):14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions.11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month. Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system. Tuition reduction for employees and family members. Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available. Free public transportation pass (see here for more information).

Responsibilities

Provide initial consultations and crisis intervention services.
Conduct individual, couple/relationship, and group psychotherapy.
Provide outreach presentations to the campus community.
Provide clinical supervision and actively participate in other training-related activities.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.
Preferred
Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).
Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
Completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Applicants that are currently in an APA Accredited Internship program and expect to complete their internship by August 1st are eligible to apply as well. Please also follow the directions below:

If you are currently, or anticipate, to hold Utah licensure as a Certified Psych Resident please answer the question "Do you hold a current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah?" With the response "Yes" or "No - Out of State and willing to re-license in Utah if hired" and include additional information.

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Special Instructions
Application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a priority review date of 5/1/2026. Position may close anytime after that date.

Requisition Number: PRN44587B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Opportunity to telecommute 1 day per week may be possible.
Department: 00316 - University Counseling Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $80,000 - $87,000, depending on licensure and experience
Close Date: 6/30/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/198315