The University of Virginia's number one ranked Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) provides a comprehensive range of medical, mental health, well-being, and disability support services to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Virginia’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking to hire a full-time mental health professional for the position of Staff Psychotherapist – Embedded in the McIntire School of Commerce. The Staff Psychotherapist – Embedded in the McIntire School of Commerce is a staff member of CAPS and provides mental health services to McIntire students in UVA’s bachelor and graduate programs.
Embedded Psychotherapist:
The Embedded Psychotherapist is a licensed mental health professional who provides accessible, culturally responsive, and context-informed mental health services within a designated school, academic department, or student community at the university. By working directly within the setting where students live, learn, and engage, the Embedded Psychotherapist increases access to mental health support, strengthens relationships with faculty and staff, and enhances the community’s overall capacity to support student well-being.
The role integrates clinical service delivery, consultation, outreach, and systems-level collaboration. Although embedded in a specific context, the therapist remains an active member of the university’s central Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) team and participates in center-wide functions, quality standards, and initiatives.
This Embedded Psychotherapist will be located full-time at the McIntire School of Commerce. The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia is a nationally recognized leader in business education, distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative learning. Serving undergraduate and graduate students across a range of business disciplines, McIntire combines a rigorous, integrated curriculum with experiential learning opportunities that prepare students to lead in a complex global economy. The school fosters a high-achieving, inclusive, and student-centered environment where academic success, professional development, and personal well-being are deeply interconnected. McIntire’s culture emphasizes integrity, teamwork, global perspective, and continuous growth, creating a dynamic community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to developing responsible and impactful business leaders.
Responsibilities include:
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Provide triage, intake assessments, brief individual psychotherapy and clinical consultation.
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Coordinate care with CAPS psychiatric providers as well as facilitate referrals to psychological and psychiatric services in the community.
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Collaborate with McIntire faculty, staff and administrators to provide outreach and consultation regarding student mental health needs.
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Provide outreach to the UVA community
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This position may at times engage in supervision and didactic seminars to trainees in CAPS’ APA-accredited doctoral internship in Health Service Psychology.
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Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, departmental committees, and special projects as requested
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Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in the electronic medical record system
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Perform all duties in accordance with the SHW Clinical Staff Bylaws, policies, and procedures
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In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Education: Masters Degree Required
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Experience: 3 years of postgraduate experience in counseling
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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
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Knowledge and competency in culturally informed therapeutic approaches
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Experience with brief models of psychotherapy
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Crisis management skills, including experience with risk assessment, safety planning and facilitating transfers to a higher level of care
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Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Education: Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
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Experience:
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3 years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents or adults
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1 year experience with risk assessment and crisis intervention
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Experience coordinating care with psychiatrists and/or other medical professionals
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Licensure: Valid License as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Working on a college or university campus including as a psychotherapist
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Providing outreach, including experience developing presentations and speaking to diverse audiences
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Leading psychotherapy groups
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Supervising therapists-in-training
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Providing mental health support to individuals in the commerce professions.
About the Position
The preferred deadline for applications is July 25, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.
This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or programs.
The salary range for this position is $ $80,000- $100,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This is a full-time, exempt level, position. Please visit UVA HR to see the generous benefits that UVA has to offer. The selected candidate will pass a background check and drug screen. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. In person presence is required.
Application Process
Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Attach the following:
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 total of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.
About UVA
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.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
