Job Title: School of Medicine - Director of Student Well-Being, FT Faculty CFS Professional
Posting End Date: Aug 25, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:59pm MST
Position Start Date: January 1, 2027
Required Degree: Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, professional counseling, or a closely related clinical field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Required Experience:
Current Utah independent licensure, or eligibility for Utah licensure by start date, as a mental health provider qualified for independent clinical practice (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, licensed psychologist).
At least three years of post-graduate clinical experience providing mental health treatment; experience with college, graduate, professional, or health professions students preferred.
Experience designing, implementing, assessing, or improving student well-being programs, counseling services, or learner-support initiatives.
Alignment with and commitment to the mission, values, and spiritual aims of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Preferred Experience:
Doctorate or advanced training in a relevant clinical, counseling, psychology, social work, education, or student affairs field.
Experience in medical education or another health professions education setting.
Experience coordinating campus and community referral pathways, group programming, and crisis-response protocols.
Demonstrated ability to advance the mission of BYU and the School of Medicine while serving students with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
Duties/Expectations:
1. Provide Mental Health Counseling and Crisis Support - Personal Counselor
Provide confidential individual counseling to medical students within the Director's professional licensure and scope of practice ( time spent counseling students will likely decrease as the school grows and additional counseling personnel are added ) .
Conduct proactive assessment, short-term treatment planning, crisis intervention, and risk management for common medical school concerns.
Refer to or coordinate with BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the BYU Student Health Center, psychiatric services, telehealth options, or community providers when needs exceed scope or capacity.
Provide crisis assessment and consultation during business hours and coordinate with established university emergency protocols for urgent or after- hours concerns.
Maintain confidential clinical records in a secure system separate from academic records.
Oversee and direct mental health services for the School of Medicine, including supervising personal counselors.
2. Well-Being Program Leadership and Strategy
Design and lead the medical student well-being program in alignment with the BYU School of Medicine mission, and medical education standards.
Develop evidence-informed programming across key dimensions of well-being, including physical, spiritual, emotional, social, financial, and intellectual.
Create annual programming plans aligned with the academic calendar, high-stress transitions, and clinical training demands.
Advise OSEW and School of Medicine leaders on student well-being needs, help-seeking barriers, burnout prevention, and system-level contributors to student stress.
Maintain current well-being resources on the OSEW website and represent BYU School of Medicine in relevant well-being forums and committees.
3. Mental Health Access and Resource Coordination
Coordinate mental health access pathways with BYU CAPS, the BYU Student Health Center, the University Accessibility Center, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Office of Student Progress, and community providers.
Maintain clear student-facing guidance for routine counseling, urgent concerns, crisis response, after- hours support, and referral options.
Consult and collaborate with faculty and staff regarding students of concern while protecting student confidentiality and role boundaries.
Review service capacity, utilization trends, student satisfaction, and crisis-response procedures with appropriate campus partners using aggregate or de-identified information whenever possible.
4. Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement
Assess student well-being needs and program effectiveness through surveys, student feedback, utilization trends, and relevant national or internal data sources.
Prepare reports and recommendations for the Associate Dean of Student Experience and Wellbeing and relevant School of Medicine committees.
Use assessment results to improve programming, communication, resource allocation, and referral pathways.
Maintain confidentiality protocols that keep counseling and well-being information separate from academic progress data.
5. Outreach, Community, and Team Development
Provide orientation sessions, workshops, and outreach that reduce stigma, teach practical coping skills, and encourage early help-seeking.
Partner with Learning Communities, student organizations, and campus well-being initiatives to promote belonging and healthy patterns of student life.
Support OSEW participation in signature student events, including orientation, White Coat Ceremony, and Learning Community activities.
As the program grows, assist with recruiting, onboarding, and administrative oversight of additional well-being and counseling staff in coordination with the Associate Dean of Student Experience and Well-being.
Be an active participant on the OSEW committee.
May be assigned additional responsibilities within the School of Medicine, including participation in teaching, curriculum review, committee service, and other institutional initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach the following documents to your application.
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Mission Alignment Statement
Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
Contact information for 3–5 professional references
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
