Senior Staff Therapist/Psychologist: Latine Student Specialist

Job Details

Senior Staff Therapist/Psychologist: Latine Student Specialist

Department: University Health Services

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $83,000 - $87,000 (12-month salary equivalent); Psychologist: $86,000 - $91,000 (12-month salary equivalent)

Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins: April 12, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please complete an online application, including the following:

• Upload a current resume or CV that includes dates of employment.
• You will be asked to provide responses within the application relating to your qualifications.
• You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed) is preferred. Candidates will be notified before any references are contacted.

Department Summary:

The Division of Student Life supports the university's academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major departments, the Office of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, and University Health Services. Student Life also runs a number of key programs, including Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

University Health Services (UHS) is a unit within the Division of Student Life and is a nationally accredited (AAAHC) outpatient clinic providing primary care to students at the University of Oregon. All staff are required to uphold the values of the UHS.

This position works in support of the University Health Services mission and vision and is consistent with UO policy. Some aspects of this position may be completed in collaboration with other University departments.

Position Summary:

The Senior Staff Therapist/Psychologist: Latine Student Specialist provides psychological intervention, prevention, and postvention programs and services to the university community, primarily to University of Oregon students. This position provides programs and services that address serious mental health issues, as well as those that are developmental and preventative in nature. Experience with developmental and serious mental health issues relevant to university students is required. This position provides clinical services such as drop-in and single-session intervention, initial clinical assessment, short-term individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and case disposition; serves as supervisor and trainer for graduate trainees and employees; completes clinical and other administrative tasks; develops, implements, and evaluates educational and prevention outreach programs; provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, parents and families, and other mental health/health care providers; and participates in department and university meetings and committees. This position will also provide clinical, educational, outreach, and consultation services specifically relevant to the needs of Latine students. This position will also provide services to undocumented students of various nationalities, students from mixed status families, and to students in the DACA program.

The Senior Staff Therapist/Psychologist: Latine Student Specialist adheres to university and department policies, State of Oregon statutes pertaining to the practice of counseling/psychology and relevant ethical codes. This position may supervise doctoral interns, practicum interns and/or externs and reports to a member of the Counseling Center leadership team.

This position can be a 10-month (September 1-June 30) or 12-month position.

Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must be in compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Therapist:

• Master's degree in counseling, couples and family therapy, or social work. All degree requirements must be complete prior to start date.
• Eighteen months of experience:
  • with a variety of clinical issues, ranging from developmental issues to more serious psychopathology.
  • providing short term therapy.
  • at least nine months of that experience providing therapy/counseling services to Latine and/or undocumented clients/patients.

Psychologist:

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program. Degree must be granted prior to start date.
• Successful completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral internship prior to start date.
• Eighteen months of experience:
  • with a variety of clinical issues, ranging from developmental issues to more serious psychopathology
  • providing short-term therapy
  • at least nine months of that experience providing therapy/counseling services to Latine and/or undocumented clients/patients
• Must be licensable in Oregon. If currently licensed in another state, must be licensed in Oregon within six months of hire.
• Unlicensed applicants must have an approved residency contract with the Oregon Board of Psychologists within one month of start date and must be licensed within two years of start date.

Professional Competencies:

• Multicultural competence and commitment to multicultural organizational development.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to articulate an understanding of the role of a counseling center on a university campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nine months of experience in a university counseling center
• Experience providing educational and/or prevention outreach geared toward Latine and/or undocumented students
• Bilingual, or multilingual, and fluent in Spanish
• Provide clinical, educational, and/or prevention services to undocumented students of various nationalities, students from mixed status families, and/or to students in the DACA program.

FLSA Exempt:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536483