Staff Psychologist

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
014114

Functional Title
Staff Psychologist

Position Type
Staff

Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Counseling & Psychological Center is a unit within UNCG's Student Health Services. The UNCG Counseling & Psychological Center provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students virtually and in person, designed to support and challenge students' personal growth, academic success, and emotional health, as well as services and programs to promote positive mental health throughout the University community. The services may include: short-term individual counseling, group therapy, workshops, psychiatric services, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth.

Position Summary

The Staff Psychologist provides group counseling and workshops to address students' mental and emotional health needs. The position also provides short-term individual counseling and psychotherapy related to personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including initial assessments and crisis intervention. The role diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders and engages in appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation, and documentation. In addition, the position develops and delivers clinical consultation and outreach programs that address students' developmental issues and mental health needs and provides training to graduate-level practicum and intern students.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate from an accredited program in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, or Social Work.

• Licensed, or license eligible by the State of North Carolina, to practice clinical services within the area of competency. Continued employment is contingent on acquiring a North Carolina License within 12 months of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical mental health treatment to individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as populations who have been/are underrepresented and/or underserved in mental health treatment.
• Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the DSM-5.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults.
• Experience working with a broad range of clinical presentations and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group/workshop modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Licensed or license eligible in the state of North Carolina to practice clinical services within area of competence. Continued employment is contingent on acquiring North Carolina License within 12 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to engage therapeutically in Spanish and English.
• Experience working in a college counseling center.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
$74,000 - $81,000

Org #-Department
Student Health Services - 44604

Job Open Date
01/20/2026

For Best Consideration Date
02/10/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12

FLSA
Exempt