Staff Psychologist
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Job Description
Overview
Utah State University Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS; is seeking a Staff Psychologist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collegial work environment that values collaboration inclusion and trust. This is a fulltime benefited 12month position on the USULogan campus.
Please apply by March 14 2025 for best consideration.
Upon request reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
Direct clinical services 5060 May be adjusted based on other duties (e.g. training/supervision)
- Provide individual and group therapy singlesession therapy initial triage consultation intake and crisis interventions.
Outreach services 1015
- Provide outreach to students and campus community to help improve their access to services.
- Prepare for and provide outreach presentations and workshops.
- Serve on departmental division and university committees.
- Provide consultations for USU faculty staff and students.
Training services 5
- May provide supervision to trainees (if licensing requirements are met).
- Participate in other training activities as assigned (e.g. teaching onetime seminar running group clinical consultation fir trainees)
Other professional responsibilities 2030
- Maintain timely and accurate record.
- Serve as oncall for 12 weeks/year (the afterhour calls first go to an external call center. CAPS oncall is a backup support to the external team).
- Practices all responsibilities in accordance with ethical and professional standards and state laws.
- Understands and comply with CAPS and university policies and procedures.
- Effectively participates in administrative and professional activities (e.g. staff and division meetings case conferences peer consultations professional development etc..
- Foster excellent working relationships with coworkers increase knowledge and develop new skills or abilities that contribute to effective service provision contribute to the evaluation and improvement of CAPS and all other duties as assigned.
- Prepares for sessions and maintain accurate and uptodate records of clinical services.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree from an APAaccredited clinical counseling or combined psychology program. (The defense date must be scheduled prior to application).
- Ability to be licensed as Psychology Resident (Clinician II in HRIS system) or Licensed Psychologist (Psychologist in HRIS system) in State of Utah by the start date.
- Experience in a university counseling setting and/or experience in areas strongly related to mental health needs of a college population (e.g. eating disorders anxiety disorder depressive disorders personality disorders).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed as Psychologist and meet the requirement for being a qualified supervisor (i.e. minimum of 2 years licensed as Psychologist).
- Experience working at USU CAPS.
- Experience in providing training and supervision.
- Experience in providing group therapy.
- Experience with and interest in psychoeducational assessment.
- Fluency in language other than English.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Generalist base of knowledge and experience in psychotherapy (including teletherapy) (i.e. theories processes and elements of therapeutic change) and familiarity with developmental and other nonmedical models of treatment and supervision.
- Awareness of and respect for cultural individual and role differences including those based on age gender gender identity race ethnicity culture national origin religion sexual orientation disability language and socioeconomic status and an ability to consider these factors when working with members of such groups. (Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct; American Psychological Associations)
- Crisis intervention and suicide risk management skills
- Clinical skills and experience with shortterm therapy approaches.
- Basic computer skills (Word Outlook Titanium Zoom etc.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal organizational problem solving and decisionmaking skills as well as a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
About Counseling and Prevention Services:
Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) is part of USUs Division of Student Affairs. CAPS has been accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) since 1996. Our midsize team is composed of professionals from psychology social work and counseling. We have robust training programs including a doctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association and practicum in clinical/counseling psychology. CAPS offers a range of services including individual and group therapy singlesession therapy assessment crisis appointments case management nutrition counseling alcohol and drug prevention services and outreach presentations.
We strive to create a welcoming environment and provide culturally responsive services for everyone. As a team we value clear respectful and compassionate communication with each other. Warm collegial relationships exist on a strong foundation of respect and openness. We appreciate individual differences and opportunities to learn from each other. Lifelong learning selfreflection and openness to feedback are some of the shared values. Changes are embraced and everyones input matters. With an opendoor policy we often consult with each other or just talk for fun between sessions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
