Staff Psychologist

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky seeks a Staff Psychologist to join the Counseling Center, delivering individual and group therapy, performing assessments, and providing outreach and crisis intervention. The role emphasizes professional documentation and evidence-based care.

Requirements include a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program with internship; at least 1 year of related experience; licensure or eligibility in Kentucky within 18

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate from an APA accredited program in clinical or counseling psychology with internship completed by start.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year counseling experience; university center preferred; time-limited modalities knowledge.
• Licensure: Licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky; fully licensed within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to students in individual and group sessions.
• Oversee and review clinical work of professionals in training.
• Pursue professional development and continuing education.
• Develop outreach programming on mental health for the university.
• Consult with university and local communities on psychological issues.
• Gather data and develop tools for evaluation of services.
• Provide crisis management and support office functions.

Skills

Individual & group counseling

Crisis intervention

Supervision

Assessment tools

Education

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Title: Staff Psychologist

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 20R000 - Office of the Provost

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G25

Retirement: KTRS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An EKU Staff Psychologist assists in the mission of the Counseling Center by promoting personal, social, and career development of EKU students. A Staff Psychologist provides the full range of counseling center services: individual and group counseling, assessment, career counseling, , outreach, education/training of the university community on early detection of distressed students and how to refer, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, supervision, and outcome research. Providing the standard of care services and adhering to professional standards is highly emphasized, including the maintenance of appropriate clinical documentation according to established protocol. Utilizes relevant assessment/diagnostic tools for identification of needs of client. Rotates coverage of after-hours on-call phone. Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctorate from an APA accredited program in clinical or counseling psychology. APA accredited internship is required and must be successfully completed by the time of employment.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related counseling experience is required, preferably in a University Counseling Center (doctoral internship can count as experience).Must have experience and training in time-limited modalities, knowledge of the psychological and developmental needs of college population.Must possess skills and experience with individual and group counseling, outreach programming, the use of standard diagnostic assessment tools and supervision.

Licensure & Certifications: Must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Kentucky by the time of employment. Must be fully licensed within the first 18 months of employment. Individual will be responsible to maintain license after attainment.

Job Duties

• 60% - Provides psychotherapy to the university's students in both individual and group session. - ()
• 10% - Oversees and reviews the clinical work of professional and professionals in training. - ()
• 5% - Pursues Professional Development and Continuing Education. - ()
• 5% - Develops and provides outreach programming on mental health issues to the university community. - ()
• 5% - Consults with university and local community on psychological issues as related to university students. - ()
• 5% - Gathers data and develop research and evaluation tools to ensure continued improvement of provided services. - ()
• 5% - Provides Crisis Management. - ()
• 5% - Support the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time