What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025389
Posting/Functional Title
Psychologist
University Pay Plan Title
Psychologist
Location
San Marcos
Department
Counseling Center
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$5,667.08-$6,058.46
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical psychology from an APA accredited program
- Completion of an APA accredited internship
- Experience in providing crisis intervention services
- Experience in developing and providing prevention related programming for a college-aged population
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- In addition, candidate must be eligible for (or currently possess) licensure as a psychologist in the State of Texas. License must be obtained within 24 months of start date and must be maintained to remain eligible for employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum one year of clinical experience in a higher education counseling setting or with a similar adult population; may include doctoral internship, postdoctoral residency or practicum experiences.
- Interest and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: mood/anxiety management, groups, services to students possessing varied lived experiences, mind body principles, clinical training/supervision, crisis management, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.
- Experience and skills in web design/use of web-based tools, and/or data management/research are additional areas of interest.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups; a commitment to actively engage in practice with populations experiencing a variety of life experiences.
- Experience within a multifaceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts.
- Possess interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor.
- Exhibit an awareness of the importance of life balance.
- Ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting.
- Commitment to the importance of the developmental aspect of university counseling services.
Job Description
The Texas State University Counseling Center strives to provide services and programs within a framework of professional competence, affirmation, and inclusive of a variety of lived experiences. The staff seeks professional colleagues interested in joining a team committed to enhancing campus services to better support all students. The Counseling Center works with a culturally and economically varied student community. Accredited by IACS, the Center is also proud to host a well-respected APA-accredited doctoral internship program as well as practicum training and a post-doctoral residency. The successful candidates will have a generalist orientation and evidence knowledge and experiences responsive to the needs of the student body. In addition, they will possess specific interests and experience in providing varied services which support the mission of an engaged university counseling center located within a Division of Student Success.
Job Duties
- Responsibilities include: time-effective personal counseling (individual, group, and limited relationship services), initial assessments & triage, crisis intervention, clinical training & supervision, outreach programming, campus training, consultation, assessment, and administrative duties, as assigned.
- Depending on Center needs, the selected candidate may have some responsibilities for providing embedded services with a campus department.
- Also, as required, services may be conducted in-person or via a secure virtual platform.
- In addition to the general duties noted above, interest and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: mood/anxiety management, groups, services to students possessing varied lived experiences, mind body principles, clinical training/supervision, crisis management, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.
- Experience and skills in web design/use of web-based tools, and/or data management/research are additional areas of interest.
- Competitive candidates will possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups; a commitment to actively engage in practice with populations experiencing a variety of lived experiences; value a multifaceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts; possess interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor; ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting; exhibit an awareness of the importance of life balance; and a commitment to the importance of the developmental aspect of university counseling services.
Additional Information to Applicants
Occasional evenings and infrequent weekend coverage as needed for prevention programming and high priority campus situations.
Applicants must attach the following materials to their electronic application: 1) a letter of application addressed to the Search Committee Chairperson highlighting relevant experiences and fit with the position requirements and preferred qualifications; 2) a current vita; and 3) contact information (including e-mail addresses) for at least four professional references.
For questions regarding the online application process, contact Talent Acquisition (talent@txstate.edu) For questions regarding the position, contact Lynne Reeder (blr137@txstate.edu).
Job Open Date
04/01/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
04/30/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $5,667 - $6,058
