Psychological Assistant/Staff Psychologist/Senior Staff Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness - Student Counseling and Psychology [R0149759]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Psychological Assistant/Staff Psychologist/Senior Staff Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness - Student Counseling and Psychology [R0149759]

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 a regionally accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required. Candidates are required to attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 14 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 a regionally accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required. Licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required and Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment.

Senior Staff Psychologist: This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited college or university. Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required. Licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required and Nevada licensure for independent practice 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. All candidates must pass a background screening. Occasional evening and weekend activities are required.

Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Salary commensurate with experience. Minimum salaries: Psychological Assistant $81,000; Staff Psychologist, $105,253; and Senior Staff Psychologist $120,000.

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• discounts on and off campus
• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles