Mental Health Therapist - 9 months annually (.75 FTE)

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefited (9-Month)
Work Location: Westminster University Campus
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105

 Position Summary:

Student Affairs at Westminster University is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, safe, and well campus community. The division supports students by cultivating a vibrant campus life rooted in radical inclusivity, diversity, engagement, and belonging. Student Affairs approaches student challenge and support through a holistic framework that centers personal identity development, values clarification, commitment to wellness, and purpose-driven living. 

Integrated Wellness is a department within Student Affairs that provides comprehensive, coordinated health and wellness services to the student community. The department includes a Director, Assistant Director, Nurse Practitioner(s), Mental Health Therapist(s), and clinical trainee(s). Reporting directly to the Director of Integrated Wellness, the Mental Health Therapist serves as a staff clinician providing individual and group counseling to students, while actively contributing to the strategic vision of Integrated Wellness through collaboration with campus partners to support student well-being.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled at 40 hours per week for 9 months annually (.75 FTE). The role is ideal for a professional seeking a consistent schedule with extended planned time off during the year. Specific work dates, including designated non-working periods, will be coordinated with the Director to align with student demand and operational needs. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support university events and peak service periods.

Application Instructions:

A complete application that demonstrates competencies will include:

1. A resume
2. A cover letter
3. A document listing three professional references

Please submit your application through Westminster University - Open Positions page.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in mental health counseling, counseling or clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years post-full licensure experience in a clinical or higher education setting (i.e. four or more years post-graduate degree).
• Current licensure in the state of Utah as a CMHC, LCSW, Psychologist, or MFT.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professionalism and ethical practice.
• Knowledge of college and graduate student mental health concerns and familiarity with student affairs in higher education.
• Working knowledge of young adult development, gender identity development, and multicultural identity development.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practice, personal integrity, inclusive advocacy, and supporting students from marginalized and historically underrepresented communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated use of trauma-informed, multicultural, and identity-affirming therapeutic approaches.
2. Experience working in a college or university counseling center, particularly with concerns related to depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment.
3. Experience providing clinical supervision and completion of Utah-required clinical supervision training.
4. Experience utilizing social media, digital outreach, or event promotion to engage students in wellness initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide up to 24 hours per week of direct service, which includes individual and group psychotherapy for undergraduate/ graduate students as well as clinical supervision of assigned supervisees.
• Participate in weekly crisis/triage assessment coverage as coordinated with resources provided by TimelyCare and campus protocols.
• Deliver mental health education, outreach programming, and wellness resources to students and campus partners.
• Actively engage in ongoing in-house diversity, equity, and inclusion training, and seek consultation to enhance cultural humility and clinical effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with licensure requirements, ethical standards, risk management protocols, and accreditation guidelines.
• In alignment with Integrated Wellness initiatives, cultivate collaborative partnerships with campus departments (e.g., Residence Life, Athletics, Academic Support, DEI) to embed wellness into the student experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical supervision and professional support to master’s- and/ or associate-level trainees, as assigned.
• Provide oversight and leadership for mental health services in the Director’s absence, as delegated.
• Serve on university committees and task forces that advance Integrated Wellness and Student Affairs initiatives.
• Participate in collaborative planning and implementation of new student orientation programming related to integrated wellness.
• Support and staff university-wide events, including new student orientation, convocation, commencement, and outreach/tabling events. 
• Promote an inclusive campus culture through active demonstration of the commitments outlined in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.