Sr Staff Psychologist, Counseling Center, Student Affairs

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About UC CAPS

The University of Cincinnati Counseling and Psychological Services (UC-CAPS) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for the Sr. Staff Psychologist position and join our energetic, multidisciplinary, culturally informed collaborative team of mental health professionals to provide comprehensive clinical and psycho-educational services to UC’s student body

Job Overview

We are seeking a generalist with well-developed clinical skills, and significant experience and interest in psychological assessment. Under administrative oversight at CAPS, the Staff We seek a generalist with well-developed clinical supervisory skills to provide clinical support to students and supervision of interns in the APA Accredited Internship. Under administrative oversight at CAPS, the Sr. Staff Psychologist will provide comprehensive clinical, consultative, emergency, and psycho-educational, and outreach services, ensuring adherence to national professional association ethical standards and compliance with state and federal laws related to service delivery, record keeping, and documentation. The role also involves developing and providing outreach programs to the campus community, fostering a supportive environment that promotes the academic success and well-being of students; as well as the assessment competency development of psychologists-in-training.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• We seek a generalist with well-developed clinical supervisory skills to provide clinical support to students and supervision of interns in the APA Accredited Internship. Assess needs and create, plan, and implement outreach activities.
• Consult with faculty and staff within the university regarding counseling needs and provide training to faculty and staff on creating supportive learning environments.

Required Education

• Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist or licensed eligible in the State of Ohio (must obtain license in the State of Ohio within six (6) months of date of hire).

Required Experience

• Five (5) years of clinical post-degree counseling experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• A doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program.
• Pre-doctoral internship from an APA accredited internship training site.
• Experience working with sexual assault/trauma concerns.
• Experience providing brief individual therapy and outreach services.
• Experience providing group counseling.
• Experience working in a university or college counseling center.
• Good interpersonal skills, team oriented, and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting. The ability to manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining good self-care and positive and healthy perspectives.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessment.
• Experience providing psychological assessment in a university counseling setting.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.

Application Process Information

For a complete application please include a cover letter addressed to the attention of Tara Scarborough, Executive Director - Mental Health & Wellness

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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