Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Center for Health Minds and Practice (CHaMP)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field.

All State of Florida requirements met for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with two years post-degree supervised experience.

The Center for Healthy Minds & Practice (CHaMP) at the University of Florida College of Medicine (UFCOM) and UF Health is seeking a full-time licensed mental health professional to join its team to help cultivate psychological wellbeing among UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff in support of their personal and professional development. This counselor will provide short-term therapy both inperson and via telehealth, provide group support following critical incidents, facilitate ongoing support groups, provide training for and assistance to the clinician peer support program, and address emerging situations. 

The counselor’s primary responsibility is to offer clinical services for individuals who work at the University of Florida College of Medicine/UF Health. Applicants should have experience working with a wide range of psychosocial (e.g., burnout/job stress, marital/familial stress, substance use concerns, interpersonal difficulties) and mental health concerns at varying levels of severity, with the ability to refer to community services as needed. Experience working with doctoral-level professionals, including healthcare workers, is preferred. The job will involve collaboration and coordination with other resources including the UF Employee Assistance Program, Care for Colleagues, UFCOM Director of Wellness Programs, and GatorCare Wellness, among others.

This position may be deemed an essential employee with additional required responsibilities during a declared emergency.

About This Role

• Provide direct time-limited individual counseling for UFCOM and UF Health faculty, residents, and staff with psychological, emotional, career, and/or relationship concerns. 
• Case management, including coordination of cases with UF/UF Health stakeholders and external providers, referrals, emerging situations, and follow-up care with clients. 
• Provide group-based interventions through ongoing support groups(e.g. spousal, interns), planned programs, and post-incident debriefings. 
• Administrative tasks, including preparing, reviewing, and signing clinical documentation. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

About the College of Medicine

The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing health care, the College of Medicine plays an impactful role in shaping the future of medicine. 

For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.