Description

Counseling Services at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks a licensed mental health clinician or psychologist to coordinate eating disorder treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary care team in collaboration with the Student Health Center. This role provides the opportunity to deliver specialized clinical care for students experiencing eating disorders while contributing to a collaborative clinical environment that values professional development, innovative service delivery, and student-centered care.

 This position includes a meaningful focus on eating disorder assessment, treatment, and program development, with opportunities to shape and expand eating disorder services within Counseling Services in collaboration with the Student Health Center, including collaboration with medical providers, consultation with campus partners, and development of prevention and early-intervention programming.

 Our center operates a same-day access and brief therapy model designed to reduce barriers to care and provide timely support for students experiencing mental health concerns. Clinicians provide brief individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach while working closely with campus partners to support student wellbeing and academic success.

Join our collaborative multidisciplinary team advancing student mental health at a Carnegie R1 research university serving a diverse student population of more than 24,000 students.

 About Counseling Services

Counseling Services provides a comprehensive range of services including:

Same-day access clinical services
Brief individual therapy and group counseling
Crisis intervention and risk assessment
Case management and referral coordination
Consultation services for faculty and staff
Campus outreach and prevention programming
Counseling Services hosts an APA-accredited doctoral internship and multidisciplinary training program including practicum and postdoctoral fellows. The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and emphasizes prevention, consultation, and early-intervention strategies to expand access to care.

The department also operates the innovative Great Basin Hall Counseling Services Annex, which expands access to services through outreach programming, consultation services, and campus partnerships. Counseling Services is part of the Division of Student Services and works closely with campus partners to support student success, retention, and wellbeing.

Counseling Services supports continuing education and professional development, including opportunities for training, conference participation, professional organization involvement, and related travel.

Why Join Counseling Services?

Practice in a collaborative multidisciplinary counseling center at a Carnegie R1 research university
Participate in a multidisciplinary training program with multiple training levels, including an APA-accredited psychology doctoral internship 
Enjoy generous benefits and professional development opportunities 
Live in Reno, Nevada with year-round access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

Clinical Services

 Provide same-day single-session consultations that may also serve as intake assessments, as well as individual counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention for university students. Provide specialized assessment and treatment for students experiencing eating disorders and related concerns, including body image and disordered eating.

 Consultation

 Consult with faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns, including consultation related to eating disorders and coordination of care with Student Health Center providers and other campus resources.

Coordination

Coordinate and help advance a multidisciplinary eating disorder care model, including collaboration with medical providers, case management, and campus partners.

 Outreach and Prevention

 Participate in campus outreach initiatives and mental health education programs, including outreach and prevention programming related to eating disorders, body image, and student wellbeing.

 Training and Supervision

 Provide supervision for graduate trainees or participate in training activities when appropriate, including consultation or training related to eating disorder assessment and treatment.

 Typical Clinical Workload

Clinicians typically maintain approximately 20–24 clinical hours per week including supervision provided when needed, with the remainder of time devoted to consultation, meetings, documentation, administrative time, and professional development. A portion of the clinician’s caseload will include students presenting with eating disorders and related concerns, with a balance of generalist and specialty clinical work.

Candidates may be hired at the Licensed Clinician, Advanced Licensed Clinician, Psychologist, or Advanced Psychologist level based on experience, scope of practice, and alignment with position expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

Clinical experience working with individuals experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image concerns

AND

Option 1 – Master’s-Level Clinician

Master’s degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related discipline)
Licensed in Nevada as a mental health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, or CPC), or eligible to obtain licensure within six months of hire
Clinical training obtained through graduate practica and internships sufficient to qualify for professional licensure in Nevada
 OR

Option 2 – Psychologist

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology 
Licensed psychologist in Nevada or eligibility for licensure within six months of hire
Clinical training obtained through doctoral practica, internship, and postdoctoral experience sufficient to qualify for psychologist licensure in Nevada

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized training or strong interest in eating disorder treatment
Demonstrated interest or experience in developing or coordinating specialized clinical services 
Experience with evidence-based treatments for eating disorders (e.g., CBT-E, DBT, ACT, FBT)
Experience working in a university counseling center
Experience supervising graduate trainees
Experience providing outreach or consultation services
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive clinical practice
Psychologist only: Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship

Compensation

Licensed Clinician, Administrative Faculty 

Typical hiring range:

Licensed Clinician (Grade B)

$87,000 – $91,000

Advanced Licensed Clinician (Grade C)*

$95,000 – $100,000

Psychologist, Administrative Faculty

Typical hiring range:

Licensed Psychologist (Grade C)

$98,000 – $103,000

Advanced Licensed Psychologist (Grade D)*

$108,000 – $113,000

* Advanced placement is typically associated with substantial post licensure experience, often reflected in approximately six (6) years or more, along with additional qualifications. Final level placement is determined based on experience, scope of practice, and alignment with position expectations.

Salary is commensurate with experience, licensure status, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Benefits

The University of Nevada, Reno offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents
Dual Career Assistance Program to help newly hired faculty and staff partners identify professional opportunities in Northern Nevada
Retirement through the Nevada System of Higher Education Retirement Plan Alternatives (RPA) Plan, a defined-contribution 401(a) plan for eligible academic and administrative faculty with 19.25% employee and 19.25% employer contributions
Nevada does not have a state income tax, which can increase take-home pay compared to many other states