Senior Level Mental Health Jobs
Senior level mental health jobs place experienced clinicians and administrators in charge of program design, clinical oversight, and the teams or service lines that deliver care. Hiring covers 33% remote and hybrid settings across Education, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with organizations like Telecare Corporation, Vinfen, and BELOIT COLLEGE hiring at this level now.
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UConn SHaW Mental Health Clinical Lead Coordinator
Search #: 499686
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Storrs
Categories: Health and Safety, Student Programs and Services
JOB SUMMARY
The UConn Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Lead Coordinator for Access and Engagement would provide daily oversight of the center's access process and engagement activities. These activities fall into three core areas: Training, Consultation and Operational Efficiencies, and Oversight.
Under the direction of the Director of SHaW Mental Health Clinical Services, this position oversees the day-to-day coordination of specific components of SHaW Mental Health’s access and engagement processes. This includes ensuring that all new and current staff are trained in and prepared for the delivery of services offered, including specific Evidence-based Practice models. The lead coordinator remains available for staff consultation regarding these services and ensures all components of the daily operations.
The position is a full-time (35-hour weekly), in-person, 12-month position and reporting to the Director of Clinical Services located on the Storrs Campus.
SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of SHaW Mental Health Clinical Services, the SHaW Mental Health Clinical Lead Coordinator would be responsible for the following:
- Provide clinical supervision to special payroll staff and the Clinical Case Management (CCM) team
- Oversight for the clinical training and onboarding of staff
- Supports day on call operations, which may include scheduling, coverage, supervision and review
- Lead implementation efforts related to emerging best practice interventions
- As a member of the Case Review Team, provide back-up support to the review and management of the BeWell line
- Maintain a clinical caseload and provide individual, group and/or couples psychotherapy and provide crisis assessment for students in distress through on-call crisis services
- Prepare required clinical records and case reports in a timely manner and carry on necessary correspondence
- Provide support to the coordination of outreach efforts and conduct workshops and outreach activities designed to provide mental health education to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents
- Prepare narrative and statistical reports of activities for use in the evaluation of the mental health services
- Communicate and consult with appropriate university administrators and various mental health and academic faculty. May make referrals to and consult with other mental health agencies offering specialized care beyond the scope of Student Health and Wellness Mental Health Services
- Serve as a resource and consultant to the University community on matters relating to the well-being of students within the limits of confidentiality
- Assist with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern mental health services. Ensures adherence to best practices
- Serve on departmental and/or University committees representing Student Health and Wellness and applicable policies and procedures to stakeholders and constituencies
- Performs related work as required
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- The practice of psychology and mental health care
- Best practices and models of care, prevention, and intervention designed to address the mental health concerns of students
- Legal and ethical standards at the local, state and federal levels of the practice of mental health care
- Principles and practices of employee supervision
- Microsoft Office and related software applications
Skill in:
- Mental health assessment and crisis response/management
- Planning and organization
- Understanding students and fostering student success
- Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships
- Critical thinking, problem solving and analysis
Ability to:
- Direct and coordinate mental health care of college students
- Communicate effectively through both oral and written means
- Respect diversity and work collaboratively with individuals of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds
- Integrate and apply research and professional literature to the care and treatment of students
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently to analyze available information, draw conclusions and understandings, and present such conclusions effectively to senior management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
- Six years post-graduate work experience, which may include internship, practicum or doctoral experience.
- Must possess or obtain related Connecticut clinical licensure within one year of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- State of CT Licensed Psychologist.
- Demonstrated experience providing supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with clinical and coordinated case management.
- Demonstrated training in evidence-based and brief treatment models.
- Demonstrated expertise in a minimum of one specific treatment relevant to collegiate mental health (for example, eating disorders or attention deficit disorder).
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a permanent 12-month in-person position at UConn Storrs, Mental Health. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit UConn Health Benefits and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499686 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining video and in-person.
Applicant review will start immediately and continue until filled. This job will be posted until filled, with preference given to applicants in the first 14 days after the posting date (6/30/26).
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.
Advertised: Jun 30 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
UConn SHaW Mental Health Clinical Lead Coordinator
Search #: 499686
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Storrs
Categories: Health and Safety, Student Programs and Services
JOB SUMMARY
The UConn Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Lead Coordinator for Access and Engagement would provide daily oversight of the center's access process and engagement activities. These activities fall into three core areas: Training, Consultation and Operational Efficiencies, and Oversight.
Under the direction of the Director of SHaW Mental Health Clinical Services, this position oversees the day-to-day coordination of specific components of SHaW Mental Health’s access and engagement processes. This includes ensuring that all new and current staff are trained in and prepared for the delivery of services offered, including specific Evidence-based Practice models. The lead coordinator remains available for staff consultation regarding these services and ensures all components of the daily operations.
The position is a full-time (35-hour weekly), in-person, 12-month position and reporting to the Director of Clinical Services located on the Storrs Campus.
SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of SHaW Mental Health Clinical Services, the SHaW Mental Health Clinical Lead Coordinator would be responsible for the following:
- Provide clinical supervision to special payroll staff and the Clinical Case Management (CCM) team
- Oversight for the clinical training and onboarding of staff
- Supports day on call operations, which may include scheduling, coverage, supervision and review
- Lead implementation efforts related to emerging best practice interventions
- As a member of the Case Review Team, provide back-up support to the review and management of the BeWell line
- Maintain a clinical caseload and provide individual, group and/or couples psychotherapy and provide crisis assessment for students in distress through on-call crisis services
- Prepare required clinical records and case reports in a timely manner and carry on necessary correspondence
- Provide support to the coordination of outreach efforts and conduct workshops and outreach activities designed to provide mental health education to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents
- Prepare narrative and statistical reports of activities for use in the evaluation of the mental health services
- Communicate and consult with appropriate university administrators and various mental health and academic faculty. May make referrals to and consult with other mental health agencies offering specialized care beyond the scope of Student Health and Wellness Mental Health Services
- Serve as a resource and consultant to the University community on matters relating to the well-being of students within the limits of confidentiality
- Assist with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern mental health services. Ensures adherence to best practices
- Serve on departmental and/or University committees representing Student Health and Wellness and applicable policies and procedures to stakeholders and constituencies
- Performs related work as required
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- The practice of psychology and mental health care
- Best practices and models of care, prevention, and intervention designed to address the mental health concerns of students
- Legal and ethical standards at the local, state and federal levels of the practice of mental health care
- Principles and practices of employee supervision
- Microsoft Office and related software applications
Skill in:
- Mental health assessment and crisis response/management
- Planning and organization
- Understanding students and fostering student success
- Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships
- Critical thinking, problem solving and analysis
Ability to:
- Direct and coordinate mental health care of college students
- Communicate effectively through both oral and written means
- Respect diversity and work collaboratively with individuals of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds
- Integrate and apply research and professional literature to the care and treatment of students
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently to analyze available information, draw conclusions and understandings, and present such conclusions effectively to senior management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
- Six years post-graduate work experience, which may include internship, practicum or doctoral experience.
- Must possess or obtain related Connecticut clinical licensure within one year of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- State of CT Licensed Psychologist.
- Demonstrated experience providing supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with clinical and coordinated case management.
- Demonstrated training in evidence-based and brief treatment models.
- Demonstrated expertise in a minimum of one specific treatment relevant to collegiate mental health (for example, eating disorders or attention deficit disorder).
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a permanent 12-month in-person position at UConn Storrs, Mental Health. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit UConn Health Benefits and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499686 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining video and in-person.
Applicant review will start immediately and continue until filled. This job will be posted until filled, with preference given to applicants in the first 14 days after the posting date (6/30/26).
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.
Advertised: Jun 30 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Senior Level Mental Health Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mental health job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led clinical teams, supervised staff, or owned a program or service line end to end. Demonstrated outcomes matter more than tenure alone, so highlight caseload management at scale, policy or protocol development you have driven, and any supervisory licensure such as LCSW or LPC-S. Specialized credentials in areas like trauma, substance use, or crisis intervention also give candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level mental healths?
Companies hiring senior level mental healths right now include Telecare Corporation, Vinfen, and BELOIT COLLEGE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among health systems, community mental health centers, managed care organizations, and large behavioral health networks that need experienced leaders to oversee clinical quality and staff development.
Are there remote senior level mental health jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by role type and employer. About 33% of senior level mental health openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth leadership, utilization management, and clinical training roles leading the remote share. Roles requiring direct supervision of on-site staff or hands-on program oversight are more likely to require in-person presence at least part of the week.
What makes a mental health role senior level?
Senior level mental health roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than title alone. Expectations typically include clinical supervision of licensed or pre-licensed staff, ownership of a program, unit, or practice area, and responsibility for outcomes such as quality metrics, compliance, or budget performance. These roles also carry an expectation of mentoring junior clinicians and contributing to organizational strategy, policy, or training infrastructure.
Which industries hire the most senior level mental healths?
Senior Level mental health roles concentrate in Education, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, complex care delivery systems that require experienced clinical leaders to maintain standards, manage staff, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple programs or sites.