Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) brings together UMBC’s Health Services and Counseling Center in a collaborative, holistic approach to support student well-being and academic success. Our interdisciplinary team includes compassionate administrative staff and skilled professionals from a wide range of fields—medicine, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, health education, dietetics, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Together, we provide comprehensive, student-centered care designed to help the UMBC community thrive.

Position Overview

Retriever Integrated Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks two Part-Time Mental Health Clinicians (General Associate) to provide comprehensive mental health services to undergraduate and graduate students. This position offers individual counseling, crisis intervention, and diagnostic assessment, playing a vital role in supporting student wellbeing and academic success through evidence-based clinical interventions. The positions report to the Director of Counseling Services.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy to undergraduate and graduate students presenting with a range of mental health concerns 
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to student needs
• Perform diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 criteria and evidence-based assessment tools
• Offer brief, solution-focused interventions appropriate for a short-term care model
• Exercise strong clinical judgment to determine appropriate level of care, with student health and wellbeing as the primary priority (integrated throughout clinical work)
• Make timely referrals to specialized or long-term care when clinically indicated, even within a brief therapy framework
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Consultation and Collaboration
• Consult with campus partners including academic advisors, residence life staff, and faculty regarding student mental health concerns
• Collaborate with psychiatry services for medication management referrals when appropriate
• Participate in case consultation meetings with counseling center staff
• Coordinate care with off-campus providers when students require specialized or long- term treatment

Required Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related mental health field

 Required Experience

• 4 years of experience in the provision of mental health care to adolescents and/or young adults

Licensure/ Certification Required

• Current clinical license in the state of Maryland (LCSW-C, LCPC, or psychologist)

  Required Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to assess appropriate level of care
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills with demonstrated proficiency in DSM-5 criteria
• Experience providing mental health services to young adults, particularly in the 18-30 age range
• Knowledge of developmental issues relevant to traditional and non-traditional college students
• Ability to balance brief therapy models with clinical best practices, always prioritizing student health and safety
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards
• Capacity to establish rapport quickly and work effectively within time-limited frameworks
• Ability to recognize when students require specialized or intensive treatment beyond brief therapy scope

• Previous experience in a college counseling center or university setting
• Experience with crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment
• Knowledge of common presenting concerns in college populations (anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, relationship concerns, academic stress)
• Training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or motivational interviewing
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse and underrepresented populations
• Ability to recognize when students require specialized or intensive treatment beyond brief therapy scope
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic college environment
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

A background check will be required.  

Upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

Hourly Salary Range: Minimum: $45.00 to Maximum: $55.00, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.