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Position Summary

The Mental Health Clinician provides direct mental health services to University of Minnesota students through Boynton Healths Mental Health Clinic, https://boynton.umn.edu/. This position delivers psychotherapy, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, and care coordination for a broad range of emotional, behavioral, relational, and mental health concerns. Services are provided in person and via telehealth using a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and student-centered approach.

The clinician works collaboratively with Boynton Health mental health, psychiatry, and medical teams to support student well-being, improve access to care, respond to urgent mental health needs, and promote continuity of services. This role manages an independent clinical caseload and contributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and team-based care environment. This position may be filled by a licensed mental health professional with one of the following Minnesota independent licenses: LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC. This position works primarily on-site/in-person.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Service (75%)

• Provide outpatient mental health services to students in person and via telehealth, including psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, care coordination, and referral support.
• Conduct screening assessments, diagnostic interviews, psychosocial evaluations, and other clinically appropriate assessments to identify treatment needs, clarify diagnoses, and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, adjustment concerns, identity development, relationship concerns, family-of-origin issues, substance use, eating concerns, and other acute or chronic mental health conditions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, student needs, and clinical goals.
• Provide evidence-based and clinically appropriate interventions consistent with licensure, training, and clinic needs.
• Respond to urgent, high-risk, and rapidly changing clinical situations, including emotional crises, safety concerns, and acute mental health needs.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, case managers, other Boynton clinicians, and external providers as clinically indicated.
• Address environmental, relational, or systems-related barriers that may interfere with treatment progress or access to care, and connect students with appropriate resources and support services.
• Practice in accordance with professional ethics, licensing standards, Boynton Health policies, University policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Team Collaboration, Training, and Program Support (25%)

• Collaborate with mental health clinicians, psychiatry, primary care, nursing, case management, and other Boynton staff to support integrated student care.
• Participate in case consultation, interdisciplinary care planning, and team-based problem solving.
• Provide education and support to students, trainees, and colleagues regarding mental health concerns, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Document clinical services in the electronic medical record, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, referrals, and discharge/transition documentation.
• Participate in the training, supervision, mentoring, or clinical education of trainees, interns, practicum students, or pre-licensed clinicians, as assigned.
• Contribute to outreach, workshops, training, and other programming related to student mental health and well-being.
• Participate in department and University meetings, trainings, committees, and quality improvement efforts, as assigned.
• Support a safe, equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, trainees, and colleagues.
• Participate in urgent coverage, end-of-day coverage, after-hours support needs, or campus-wide mental health response efforts, as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain current professional licensure and required continuing education.
• Remain current on best practices, clinical trends, and emerging issues affecting college student mental health.
• Support clinic operations, workflow improvements, and initiatives that enhance access to care, continuity of services, and student experience.

• Contribute to Boynton Healths commitment to inclusive excellence, student-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position and department needs.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related mental health field, plus at least four (4) years of related professional experience; or terminal degree plus at least one (1) year of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience consistent with University requirements.
• Current independent Minnesota licensure as one of the following:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Experience providing psychotherapy/counseling, mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Experience with clinical documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team-based clinical environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing equitable, inclusive, culturally responsive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard clinical technology tools.
• Ability to work on site and in person between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, days and hours may vary (40 hours per week on average).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experie