Staff Therapist, Counseling and Psychological Services - Division of Student Affairs

For more than 70 years, Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) at Carnegie Mellon University has provided an array of mental health services to the university community.  The center is increasingly focused on integrating global social justice perspectives into the work we do, which includes instituting programs and services that are culturally responsive to historically underrepresented populations.  Over the past 5 years, the counseling center has significantly expanded the services and training opportunities it offers, including a mobile crisis team, psychological assessment and gender affirming care clinics, innovative outreach programming, an APA accredited internship program, and extensive group psychotherapy offerings.

Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a full-time Staff Therapist position with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).  We are seeking individuals who are passionate about providing psychotherapy and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of mental health counselors, licensed social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, trainees, and administrative professionals to provide high-quality mental health care to the university community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services (e.g., individual and group psychotherapy) for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide additional clinical services, including: initial consultations, crisis intervention, triage coverage, and on-call after hours rotation coverage.
• Consult with students, faculty and staff, families and parents, and other providers regarding student mental health issues or concerns.
• Provide clinical supervision to doctoral level psychology staff, interns, and/or other trainees.
• Assist in educational programming for trainees (e.g., practicum trainees, doctoral and master’s level interns, psychiatric residents).
• Offer outreach programming to the campus community.
• Maintain clinical records and necessary statistics of psychotherapeutic and other client contacts, in compliance with ethics, law, and best practices.
• Participate in department, divisional, and other University committees as assigned.
• Attend and participate in regular CAPS staff meetings, divisional meetings, case conferences, and in-service/professional development training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution of higher learning.  All candidates must have successfully defended their dissertation at the time of application.  For all candidates, the official start date will begin only after a doctoral degree is conferred.
• Minimum three years of experience working as a provider in a mental health care environment (practica, internship, and postdoctoral experience may be used to meet this requirement).
• License-eligible as a psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania.  If not currently licensed, must be independently licensed as a psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania within 2 years of start date.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with marginalized identities and providing culturally sensitive diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and risk assessment, and brief psychotherapy.
• Experience designing and facilitating culturally sensitive presentations for educational or outreach events.
• Seasoned communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage conflict with cultural humility, clear professional boundaries, and ability to work collegially and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team process.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education/the workplace, as well as cultural elements that influence self- and other-awareness and clinical practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently hold an active, unrestricted license as a doctoral-level psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania or hold such a license from another state and can obtain a Pennsylvania license within 1-year of hire.
• Experience working as a clinician in a college/university counseling center.
• Successful completion of a supervised doctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) with a minimum of 2000 hours.
• Experience providing clinical supervision.
• Specialization in the treatment of eating disorders, ASD, ADHD, or substance use disorders.
• Expertise and experience promoting mental health awareness and well-being initiatives, and engaging in advocacy for students with marginalized identities, including international students.

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check

• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

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