Jim Jobin
Biography
Jim Jobin is a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor at UNLV PRACTICE, an interdisciplinary mental health clinic that offers services to campus and community members. He holds several certifications, including as a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC).
An expert in behavioral health, Jobin was recognized by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval at the 2016 Governor's Point of Light Awards and appointed in 2017 to the Southern Nevada Behavioral Health Policy Board. In 2019, he was elected president of the Nevada Counselor Association Association. Jobin has also served as president of the Southern Nevada chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Prior to joining UNLV in 2023, Jobin founded and continues to operate a private therapy practice in Las Vegas. He has also previously worked in administrative roles as chief operating officer of a multi-state substance abuse treatment hospital and as clinical director of behavioral health programs.
Jobin, the author of , is a four-time recipient of Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas Award for his work in the field of therapy. His expertise has been sought by multiple print, television, and radio media outlets including NPR, City Cast Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Education
- Ph.D., Behavioral Health, Arizona State University
- M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University
- B.A., Religion, Liberty University