Psychological Assistant/Staff Psychologist/Senior Staff Psychologist, Student Wellness [R0151698]

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Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Psychological Assistant/Staff Psychologist/Senior Staff Psychologist , Student Wellness [R0151698].

ROLE of the POSITION Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Psychological Assistant/Staff Psychologist/Senior Staff Psychologist position. CAPS is an IACS-Accredited center within the Student Wellness unit that includes the departments of Student Health Center, Care Center, Wellness Education and Health Promotion, Disability Resource Center, Military and Veteran Services, and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, integrated service model dedicated to serving a diverse student population.  This is a full-time, 12-month position.

General responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, time-effective individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis assessment and intervention; consultation, and outreach programming to the university community; supervision of doctoral interns and graduate trainees; and participation on divisional and university committees.

UNLV holds prestigious designations as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III- Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander- Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We have been consistently ranked in the top 5 among the nation’s most ethnically diverse college campuses.

We are seeking candidates who can work effectively with a wide range of individuals from diverse identity backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender identity, sexuality, and ability status. In addition to our comprehensive service model, CAPS maintains an APA-accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and an active practicum training program, providing valuable opportunities for professional growth and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Psychological Assistant : This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of related professional experience.  Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.  Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required.  Candidates must obtain a provisional license as a Nevada Psychological Assistant by the start date.  Candidates are required to attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 18 months from the date of hire for postdoctoral candidates and 24 months from the date of hire for new doctoral graduates.

Staff Psychologist : This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of related professional experience.  Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required.  Licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required and Nevada licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required prior to the start of employment. 

Senior Staff Psychologist : This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of related professional experience.  Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required.   Licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required and Nevada licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required prior to the start of employment.  Additionally, candidates must have 5 years of licensed related clinical work experience as a psychologist. 

Successful candidates will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, experience in supervision and training, and proficiency in brief therapy and group counseling. A desire to work in a collaborative setting and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The current vacancies are for generalists; however, professional experience working in a university counseling center is preferred. Candidates from an APA-accredited graduate program and candidates from an APA-accredited internship program are preferred. Occasional evening and weekend activities are required.

All candidates must pass a background screening.

Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY Salary ranges: • Psychological Assistant - $81,000-$90,000

• Staff Psychologist

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