Staff Clinician

Department:

University Life

Classification:

GMU Worker

Job Category:

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:

Part-Time

Work Schedule:

16-24 hours per week

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:

On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:

$50-55 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Restricted:

9-month appointment

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

About the Department:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at George Mason University provides a range of mental health services to support the emotional well-being and academic success of students. CAPS offers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, workshops, and psychiatric services in a culturally competent and all-inclusive environment. Our team of more than 30 mental health professionals and support staff are committed to fostering personal growth, resilience, and mental health awareness across the university community through professional, confidential, and compassionate care.

About the Position:

This is a 9-month, Part-Time Staff Clinician position. The clinician provides individual counseling and crisis intervention and risk assessments. This part-time role requires a commitment of 16-24 hours per week, with a focus on delivering high-quality psychological services to students from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling for students;
• Perform brief triage/assessments in our walk-in clinic; and
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling/clinical psychology, social work, or professional counseling; and
• Currently licensed to practice as a psychologist, counselor or social worker in Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with collegiate mental health or similar developmental populations.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Staff Clinician at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:

August 25, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:

September 8, 2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes