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University of Maryland - College Park

University of Maryland College Park

On-site

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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Department

VPSA-Counseling Center

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

83,000 - 90,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.