Posting Information

Posting Number2024556

Posting/Functional TitlePsychologist

University Pay Plan TitlePsychologist

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentCounseling Center

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$5,333.00

Job CategoryExempt

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 providing consultation services;

• Experience developing and providing prevention related programming;

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• 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 pre-doctoral internship or postdoctoral residency

• Experience working with the specific needs of student athletes

• Experience consulting with sports medicine professionals, coaches, and other athletics staff;

• Interest/experience providing services to populations working in high-performance programs/professions;

• Experience with athletics performance-based interventions and measurement processes/techniques

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups;

• Experience providing services to First Gen student populations;

• Ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting;

• Possess interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor;

• An awareness of the importance of life balance;

• Commitment to the developmental approach to student services.

Job Description

Responsible for counseling individuals with personal and college adjustment challenges and difficulties.

Job Duties

The Texas StateUniversity Counseling Center (https://www.counseling.txst.edu/) works with a student community from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. To that end staff strives to provide services and programs within a framework responsive to and affirming of students and seeks professional colleagues interested in joining a team committed to enhancing campus services to better support all students.. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services ( IACS ), the Counseling Center is also proud to host a well-respected APA -accredited doctoral internship program as well as practicum training and a post-doctoral residency

This full time 12 month position is shared with and fully embedded within the Department of Athletics in partnership with the Counseling Center. Texas State University is a member of the Sunbelt Conference and is a member of the NCAA Division 1. In the mission statement, the Department of Athletics shares their philosophy:

“The Texas State Athletics department is committed to a championship environment that cultivates competitive excellence, academic success, personal growth, brand awareness and promotes University and community pride.”

The successful candidate will have a generalist orientation and evidence knowledge and experiences responsive to the variety of presentations and backgrounds of student athletes. Also, the successful candidate will provide services and programs in support of the emotional/psychological and personal well-being of intercollegiate athletes as well as provide consultative services to the staff of the Department of Athletics. In addition, they will possess specific interests in providing services which support the mission of an engaged university counseling program located within a Division of Student Success, the Department of Athletics, and a Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ).

This position is housed in a location convenient to student athletes. The position will report to the Senior Associate Athletics Director and the Counseling Center Director (or their designees), operate within the processes/guidelines of the Department of Athletics and the NCAA , and will abide by Counseling Center policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Time-effective personal counseling (individual and group)

• Initial clinical assessment & triage

• Crisis intervention

• Outreach programming

• Consultation services and training with coaches, medical staff, and athletic administration

• Maintaining an awareness of and ability to work within NCAA policies

• Exhibit an ability to navigate complex professional and administrative roles while maintaining strong professional relationships and appropriate boundaries

• Clinical assessment

• Clinical training & supervision, as available

• Administrative duties (including staff and committee meetings)

• Professional development/continuing professional education

• Adherence to ethical codes of conduct and services

• Providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting

• Conduct services in-person or via a secure virtual platform.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Flexible hours may be necessary to fulfill the duties of the position.

Must attach a Vita, Cover Letter addressing qualifications of the position and a list of 4 to 5 professional references, including those knowledgeable of clinical work and previous experience with student athletes.

Job Open Date06/14/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou 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.

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, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/47229

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