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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Behavioral Health Provider/Senior Behavioral Health Provider, UNLV Student Wellness - Student Health and Faculty Staff Treatment [R0150469].
Role of the Position
The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) delivers a variety of brief clinical mental health care interventions on site in the UNLV Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC is a AAAHC accredited clinic within the Student Wellness Unit, which includes the Student Counseling and Psychological Services, Care Center, Wellness Promotion, Disability Resource Center, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Military and Veterans Services Center. This Behavioral Health Provider/Senior Behavioral Health Provider role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, integrated service model dedicated to serving a diverse student population. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
General responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Receiving warm hand-offs from medical providers • Triage students presenting with mental health concerns • Conducting initial clinical assessments • Administering brief evidence-based interventions • Providing acute crisis assessments and interventions, when necessary, which may include voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations • Providing treatment recommendations and referrals when indicated • Facilitating psychoeducational groups and workshops appropriate to the primary care setting to address student behavioral health needs identified within the SHC • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers and providing substantive contributions to patient/client care and the medical team
Minimum Qualifications
Behavioral Health Provider:
• This position requires a LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, or related master's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of related professional experience providing mental health services. • Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment.
Senior Behavioral Health Provider:
• This position requires a LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, or related master's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and five years of related professional experience at the master's level of independent practice providing mental health services. • Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience providing mental health services within a medical setting. • All candidates must pass a background screening.
Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary
• Behavioral Health Provider salary range is $76,649 - $84,518. Unable to offer more than stated salary range. • Senior Behavioral Health Provider salary range is $87,801 - $93,637. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.
Benefits of Working at UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs • No state income tax • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents • Employee recognition and appreciation programs • UNLV athletics ticket discounts • Statewide employee purchase program discounts • RebelCard discounts on and off campus • Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost • Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles • Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard • Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage
How to Apply
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on 2/16/2026.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0150469" in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
Profile of the University
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the regions diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
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UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
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