To be eligible for hire as a Staff Psychologist (exempt salaried 4):
Education: Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of clinical practice in total, including experience gained throughout the Educational training.
Licenses/ Certifications: Licensed or license-eligible to practice psychology in the State of Maryland within 1 year from hire.
To be eligible for hire as a Counselor (exempt salaried 2):
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of clinical experience in an ambulatory mental health setting.
Licenses/ Certifications: Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in the State of Maryland.
Other: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) may also be considered with at least 2000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work and the ability to obtain a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) license within one year.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of individual and group psychotherapy, counseling, diagnostic assessment, psychological and career testing, consultation, outreach, and crisis intervention.
Knowledge of group psychodynamics and supervision.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences: N/A
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: 01/30/2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .
Department
VPSA-Counseling Center
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
83,000 - 90,000
Benefits Summary
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EEO Statement
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Job Description Summary
The Mental Health Emergency Assessment and Response Team (MHEART) Clinician is responsible for delivering rapid mental health crisis assessment and intervention as a core partner in the University's mobile co-responder program. Working alongside campus police, the clinician leads after-hours responses to mental health emergencies, provides immediate support to students in crisis or impacted by crime, and ensures timely evaluation, stabilization, and referral. While administratively housed within the Counseling Center, the MHEART Clinician collaborates closely with the University of Maryland Police Department and serves as a first responder both on and off campus. The role includes a combination of in-person and on-call coverage, requiring the ability to report to campus quickly, and contributes to one of the nation's first university-based mobile crisis response models.
Physical Demands: Standard office work.
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