Sr Psychologist

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Wellness program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas State University Counseling Center invites applications for a leadership role coordinating the Anxiety and Stress Management Initiative. The positionCollaborates with the Associate Director/Clinical Services, the Director, and Center Leadership to refine vision, operations, and staffing for the Initiative and to structure its elements with an emphasis on development and assessment.

The successful candidate will have a generalist clinical orientation, experience supporting

Qualifications

• Licensure as a psychologist in Texas (or eligible for Texas licensure) to be obtained within 12 months of start date.
• 4-6 years post-licensure experience in managing or providing services for anxiety or mood management.
• Experience in providing manualized and/or time effective services for anxiety concerns.
• Experience in managing a clinical intervention program or project.
• Eligibility to provide clinical supervision in an APA accredited training program.
• Experience in providing crisis intervention services.
• Experience in developing and providing prevention related programming for a college-aged population.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the Anxiety Initiative.
• Develop/refine group and individual training opportunities.
• Marketing and services promotion.
• Recruit, select, and supervise graduate staff, as available.
• Engagement and training with appropriate Center and campus constituents important to developing the Anxiety Initiative.
• Time-efficient personal counseling (individual, group, and limited relationship services), initial assessments & triage, crisis intervention, clinical training & supervision, outreach programming, campus training, consultation, assessment, and administrative duties, as assigned.
• Interest and experience in data management, groups, services to students with varied lived experiences, mind body principles, clinical training/supervision, crisis management, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.

Skills

Psychology licensure

Anxiety and mood management

Program management

Crisis intervention

Clinical supervision eligibility

Interpersonal communication

Campus collaboration

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Licensure as a psychologist in Texas (or other location eligible for Texas psychology licensure at the doctoral level). Texas license must be obtained within 12 months of start date and must be maintained to remain eligible for employment.
• 4-6 years post psychologist licensure experience in managing or providing services for anxiety or mood management
• Experience in providing manualized and/or time effective services for anxiety concerns
• Experience in managing a clinical intervention program or project
• Eligibility to provide clinical supervision in an APA accredited training program
• Experience in providing crisis intervention services
• Experience in developing and providing prevention related programming for a college-aged population
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of clinical experience in a higher education counseling setting or with a similar adult population (may include doctoral internship, postdoctoral residency or practicum experiences).
• 1-2 years engaging with a program or initiative focused on reducing clinical concerns/enhancing resiliency
• Additional interests and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: assessment/ data management, center operations, crisis management, mindfulness, groups, clinical training/supervision, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.
• Experience actively engaging in practice with populations evidencing a variety of life experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups
• Experience working as a member of a clinically based professional team (including related academic training).
• Experience within a multifaceted framework involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts.

Job Description

Texas State University Counseling Center strives to provide services and programs within a framework of professional competence, affirmation, and responsiveness to a variety of lived experiences. The staff seeks professional colleagues interested in joining a collaborative and positive team that is committed to providing services to support all students in our culturally and economically varied campus community. Located within the Division of Student Success and accredited by IACS , the Center is also proud to host a well-respected APA -accredited doctoral internship program as well as practicum training and a post-doctoral residency.

In addition to general professional staff duties, this position provides coordination and leadership for the Center’s Anxiety and Stress Management Initiative. The position works with the Associate Director/Clinical Services, the Director, and other Center Leadership to refine the vision, mission, operations, and staffing of the Anxiety Initiative. This position will collaboratively structure the elements of the Initiative with attention to the phase in period; refine program development, delivery and assessment; collaborate with other areas within the Center to share staffing and program resources to serve the needs of student participants; and provide services within a high demand/fast paced setting.

Successful candidates will have a generalist orientation and evidence knowledge and experiences responsive to the needs of a vibrant university community. Further, they will possess specific interests and experiences in providing developmentally-based services which support the mission of an engaged university counseling center.

Job Duties

• Responsibilities include:
• Daily management of the Anxiety Initiative
• Develop/refine group and individual training opportunities
• Marketing and services promotion
• Recruit, select, and supervise graduate staff, as available
• Engagement and training with appropriate Center and campus constituents important to developing the Anxiety Initiative including academic and Student Success partners.
• Time-effective personal counseling (individual, group, and limited relationship services), initial assessments & triage, crisis intervention, clinical training & supervision, outreach programming, campus training, consultation, assessment, and administrative duties, as assigned.
• In addition to the general duties noted above, interest and experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred; data management, groups, services to students possessing varied lived experiences, mind body principles, clinical training/supervision, crisis management, skills-based interventions, or substance use/abuse.
• Competitive candidates will possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups; a commitment to actively engage in practice with populations experiencing a variety of lived experiences; value a multifaceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts; possess interpersonal flexibility; ability/experience providing services within a high demand/fast paced setting; exhibit an awareness of the importance of life balance; and a commitment to the importance of the developmental aspect of university counseling services.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/29/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until Filled Yes

Normal Work Days

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM

Posting Notices

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Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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