Mental Health Therapist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in College Park is seeking a Staff Psychologist to provide counseling and psychological services to a racially and culturally diverse student body. The role necessitates a doctoral degree in psychology and at least five years of experience. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, diagnostic assessment, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate is licensed or license-eligible in Maryland. Competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a practicing psychologist.
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice in Maryland.
• Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling services.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and psychological testing.
• Offer consultation and outreach services.

Skills

Individual and group psychotherapy

Diagnostic assessment

Psychological testing

Crisis intervention

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

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The staff psychologist, directly affiliated with the Counseling Service division of the Counseling Center, will provide services to racially and culturally diverse students and the University community. Responsibilities include offering individual and group psychotherapy/counseling, diagnostic assessment, psychological and career testing, consultation, outreach, and crisis intervention. The psychologist will support the mental health, academic progress, and career development of University students through psycho-educational interventions. Clinical supervision and training of interns, externs, practicum students, and other trainees are expected.

Physical Demands: Standard office work

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree from college or university.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a practicing psychologist.
• Other: Licensed or licensed and eligible to practice psychology in the State of Maryland.

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed or license-eligible to practice in the State of Maryland within 1 month from hire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of individual and group psychotherapy, counseling, diagnostic assessment, psychological and career testing, consultation, outreach, and crisis intervention.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Additional Details

Preferences: Experience working with diverse populations is preferred. Experience treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and related issues is desired. Affiliation with national and regional professional organizations.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References

Best Consideration Date: 05/22/2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Job Risks: No

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Department: VPSA-Counseling Center

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular

Salary Range: 80,000 - 100,000

Benefits & Compliance

Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Higher Education

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