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LMHC III 113750

University of West Florida (Pensacola) · United States
Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
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Full time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$64,821

About the role

We're Hiring! POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 113750 Classification Title: Licensed Mental Health Counselor III Working Title: Counselor

Department: Counseling Ctr & Health Education FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $64,821 Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW JOB SUMMARY:

The primary role of this position is to provide individual, couples and group psychotherapy, consultation, crisis evaluation and services, supervision of interns, and outreach related to Counseling and Psychological Services. May be required to supervise pre-master's interns; performs Baker Act assessments, consults with staff/interns regarding assessments; coordinates an area of service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Florida and a minimum of six (6) years of post-licensure experience in a college or university counseling center or other relevant setting. Must have a masters degree in mental health counseling, guidance psychology or rehabilitation counseling from a college or university.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Florida and a minimum of six (6) years of post-licensure experience in a college or university counseling center or other relevant setting. Must have a masters degree in mental health counseling, guidance psychology, or rehabilitation counseling from a college or university. Must be licensed in the State of Florida or licensed in another state and must attain Florida license within six (6) months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated record of successful performance in and commitment to the practice of psychotherapy with both individuals and groups; ability and interest in providing clinical supervision and training; excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a warm, caring, respectful and non- judgmental manner; skilled collaborator to work as part of a team with students, colleagues, and other professionals/administrators. Experience working in a University Counseling Center; experience initiating and developing outreach programs; demonstrated commitment and competency in working with a varied student population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:
  • 60% - Provide individual, couples, biofeedback and group psychotherapy and assessment for a varied student community with a broad range of psychopathology; Vocational counseling; Crisis intervention and emergency services. - (Essential)
  • 15% - Contributes to the training program and the professional development of staff and may be required to supervise pre-master's interns. - (Essential)
  • 10% - Provide outreach to the campus community. - (Essential)
  • 5% - Administration related to clinical work including documentation of services provided; may perform Baker Act assessments. - (Essential)
  • 5% - Part of the on-call rotation for after-hours emergency/crisis. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. - (Essential)
  • 5% - Serve and chair on various committees; train and consult with university personnel, Other duties as assigned by supervisor - (Essential)
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
  • Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one's control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
  • Standing: Daily
  • Walking: Daily
  • Sitting: Daily
  • Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
  • Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
  • Stooping: Occasionally
  • Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
  • Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
  • Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
  • Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
  • Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
  • Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
  • Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

    • Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

  • This position requires a criminal background screening.
  • This position requires fingerprinting.
  • This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

    • Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https: // careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email [email protected].

    ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

    Number of Vacancies: 1 Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends.

    FTE: 1.0 Preferred Response Date: 07/01/2026

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