Licensed Counselor & Instructor

About the role

The Licensed Counselor & Instructor plays a critical role in delivering the UHP experience by supporting the emotional development, psychological safety, and performance readiness of our students. This is a hybrid role that blends student support, group facilitation, and instructional leadership. It is not a traditional therapy role-instead, it focuses on creating a psychologically safe learning environment, providing brief supportive interventions, and equipping students with tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and growth. You will work directly with student cohorts-primarily veterans in transition-while collaborating with instructors, coaches, and leadership to ensure a structured, high-performance learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Psychological Safety
• Provide brief one-on-one check-ins and emotional support within the learning environment
• Help students regulate stress, navigate challenges, and stay engaged in the program
• Assess emotional intensity and respond appropriately within scope (non-clinical setting)
• Identify when external care is needed and coordinate referrals
• Support conflict resolution and group dynamics
• Participate in daily team syncs, student reviews, and After Action Reviews (AARs)
• Instruction & Facilitation
• Teach or co-teach modules on:
• Emotional regulation
• Stress management
• Communication and empathy
• Values-based decision-making
• Mental performance foundations
• Lead experiential, hands-on learning sessions (not lecture-based)
• Model professionalism, presence, and psychological safety in the classroom
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement
• Faculty & Staff Collaboration
• Align daily with instructors and staff on student needs and progress
• Support faculty in maintaining a structured and psychologically safe environment
• Contribute to post-module debriefs and continuous program improvement
• Program Integration & Culture
• Develop tools and resources that support emotional development
• Contribute across UHP programs (IHC, CPT, CNC, leadership tracks)
• Support community-building and campus culture initiatives
• Participate in AARs to improve program delivery and outcomes
• Qualifications & Experience
• Required Qualifications
• Licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, PMHNP, or equivalent)
• 3-5+ years post-licensure experience (ideally with veterans or high-stress populations)
• Experience teaching, facilitating, or working with adult learners
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong foundation in trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches (ACT, MI, mindfulness, NVC, CFT, IFS, etc.)
• Ability to operate within clear boundaries between coaching, education, and clinical care
• High emotional intelligence with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable navigating group dynamics and high-intensity environments
• Ability to build trust quickly with diverse populations
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Requirements

• Experience working with military, veteran, or tactical populations
• Familiarity with reintegration challenges, sleep, or substance-use considerations
• Background in performance psychology, coaching, or group facilitation
• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), or willingness to obtain
• Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Access to UHP performance and recovery facilities
• Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Why UHP
• At UHP, you are joining more than a company - you are helping build something designed to create lasting impact.
• You will have the opportunity to:
• Contribute to a mission larger than yourself
• Help shape and build new systems and programs
• Work alongside passionate and purpose-driven people
• Directly impact the lives of veterans and future generations
• Be part of building the future workforce

Benefits

Additional Information

About UHP UHP - Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth. Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school - we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce. Licensed Counselor & Instructor

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