Job Summary
The Staff Therapist role will need to bring progressive and robust generalist clinical skills/experience. They will participate in providing therapy services via a variety of modalities to Purdue students. Staff contributes to clinical service delivery through the provision of individual, couples, and group therapy; on-call services; triage; and substance use, abuse, and dependence services. Staff also provide outreach and consultation. Licensed staff provides supervision to therapists in training, as needed.
For full consideration, please submit a cover letter with your application.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience:
Qualified candidates will need:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and or a Masters in an related field
- Current Indiana license, or license eligible as follows:
- (1) Ph.D. or Psy.D. candidates without current Indiana license must demonstrate current eligibility to meet state HSPP licensure requirements within 18 months of hire; or
- (2) Master’s candidates without current Indiana license must demonstrate current eligibility to meet state LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or comparable license within 30-months of hire
- Candidates receiving doctoral training with ABD status will be considered
- Candidate must complete doctoral degree within 1 year of start date and obtain license following timeline stated above. Supervision will be provided for doctoral candidates considered
Skills needed:
- Provision of group and individual therapy and clinical supervision. Ability to develop and teach seminars related to the provision of these skills.
- Must be licensed (eligible) in the State of Indiana. Supervision will be provided for doctoral candidates considered
- Strong generalist therapy skills
- Ability to evaluate and diagnose clients, make decisions about the urgency of clients' problems, and design and implement appropriate therapy treatment interventions foundational
- Skills and interest in outreach and consultation
- Confidentiality and adherence to ethical practices
- Independent judgment and discretion
- Must relate well to students, staff, faculty and other members of the University community
- Specific interest in one or more of the following clinical areas and communities: interest and experience serving diverse clients and communities: group therapy; substance use, abuse, and dependence issues; eating disorders
What is Helpful:
- One (1) year of general therapy experience
Additional Information:
- Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
About Us
At Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), our mission is to help Purdue University students maximize the value of their life experiences. As we develop collaborative relationships in a safe and respectful environment, the unique value and dignity of each individual and group are held paramount. For more information about our team and services, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.