Staff Psychotherapist, UVA CAPS
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$80,000-$91,800 with a potential sign-on bonus of $1,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
| 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 21, 2026 | |
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The University of Virginia's number one ranked Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) provides a comprehensive range of medical, mental health, well-being, and disability support services to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Virginia's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking to hire a full-time mental health professional for the position of Staff Psychotherapist. This position provides triage assessment, crisis intervention, brief treatment (individual, couple or group therapy), and referral assistance for students. The Staff Psychotherapist also provides community outreach and serves as a consultant to faculty, staff, parents, students, and other community members seeking assistance in addressing students' psychological concerns. The Staff Psychotherapist may also offer supervision and didactic instruction to therapists in training. Staff Psychotherapist responsibilities include:
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Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or programs. About the Position The preferred deadline for applications is August 17, 2026; the position will remain open until filled. This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or programs. This is a full-time, exempt level, position. Please visit UVA HR to see the generous benefits that UVA has to offer. The selected candidate will pass a background check and drug screen. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. In person presence is required. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000-$91,800 with a potential sign-on bonus of $1,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Process Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Attach the following:
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process, a total of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. About UVA Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia click here. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. | |