Job Title
- Counseling & Psychological
- Services -
- Clinical
- Faculty,
- CFS
- Professional
- Track
- Posting
- End
- Date: August 24, 2026 *NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.
- MST
- Position
- Start
- Date:
- February 1, 2027
- Required
- Degree:
- Minimum: A master’s degree and independent licensure in a mental health field (social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling) OR A doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology; marriage and family therapy; or social work and license eligibility with one year of hire. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Summary
Brigham Young University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking applications for full-time professional faculty positions. This position is focused on the direct delivery of psychological services to the BYU campus community, including students, faculty, and administration. All faculty convey the love of Jesus Christ through their service to students, and clinical work includes an emphasis on serving students with compassion as disciples of Jesus Christ should. The primary function of a CAPS faculty member consists of providing individual, group, and couples therapy. Faculty also engage in outreach and consultation. Teaching activities build faith in Jesus Christ and include scientifically accurate content in the domain of mental health, and faculty also engage in scholarly activities that advance understanding of the field of psychology.
Experience
- Masters candidates: Must be independently licensed in a mental health field at time of hire.
- Doctoral candidates: Must attain Utah licensure within one year of hire. Previous college counseling center experience is preferred. Experience with psychotherapy, assessment, and training of Ph.D. students in university setting is preferred. We highly encourage applicants with experience of demonstrated competency in working with diverse populations. Ability and desire to interact with students is required. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written is required. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students is required. Ability to be flexible in adapting to evolving needs is required.
- Duties/Expectations: Direct Service (24 hours per week) Conduct individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy Supervise graduate therapist-in-therapy (including supervision of interns from our APA-accredited internship) Teach one Student Development course focused on mental health and psychology topics Provide community level outreach intervention and consultation to the university community
- The faculty member may choose to pursue one of two tracks: the scholarship track or the clinical track. The scholarship track requires that the faculty member will engage in one scholarly conference presentation per year OR publish one peer-reviewed article every three years. The clinical track involves the faculty member assuming two additional clinical hours in place of any scholarship requirement.
- Indirect/Administrative Services (16 hours per week) Faculty who opt for the scholarship track will participate in scholarly activity and relevant research.
- Serve on assigned faculty department and university committees Complete clinical documentation Complete relevant ongoing training for continuing education to maintain licensure Participate in mentorship activities as assigned Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.
- This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
- MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission.
- To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W.
- Kimball).
- If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
- EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
- All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
