Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist is responsible for providing mental health services to enrolled students (i.e., conducting initial assessments and determination of treatment needs; conducting individual, couples, and group psychotherapy; conducting crisis counseling).

Summary of responsibilities:

• Work with students to provide referrals to external agencies.

• Provide outreach services to the university community and develop liaison relationships across the University with a goal of primary prevention and psychoeducation on mental health concerns.

• Provide clinical supervision to Master's trainees.

• Complete administrative tasks, provide outreach to the university community, engage within the University and Division of Student Affairs, and provide clinical supervision to trainees.

• Serves as Essential Personnel and provides assistance in the event of a campus emergency.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.

Previous work experience in a University setting, community clinic, healthcare environment, or in research is preferred.

Ability to handle complex crises and/or clinical situations.

Demonstrate awareness and value of culturally-responsive mental health practice.

Valid license to practice in the State of Florida under Florida Statute 491 or license eligible within 3 months of hire.

Salary:

$78,000 - $86,000 annually.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-05-07

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.