Staff Psychologist

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Coordinates and provides a range of psychological assessments and reports, as well as direct and indirect professional counseling services, for Boise State University students, faculty and staff. Direct services include treatment for a full range of mental conditions via individual, multi-person, and group counseling, crisis intervention, AODA evaluations, and various psychological assessments. This position provides direct clinical supervision to other mental health clinicians. Indirect services include case management and involvement in outreach/preventative programs. This position collaborates with mental health providers, medical providers and other members of the university and local community to ensure effective treatment.

Department Overview:

University Health Services is looking for an experienced Psychologist to join our Counseling team. Apply today!

Level Scope:

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of areas typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Essential Functions:

60% of Time the Staff Psychologist must:

Direct Clinical Services:

• Provide direct service counseling (individual, multi-person, group, psychological evaluation) to students, faculty and staff. Coordinate and provide psychological assessments.
• Provide Crisis intervention and triage coverage/consultation to students and other members of the university community.
• Provide weekly individual supervision to assigned supervisee(s).
• Other clinical services as assigned (Group supervision facilitation, AODA assessments, ADHD assessments, etc.).

35% of the time the Staff Psychologist must:

Administrative And Indirect Services:

• Participate in weekly psych rounds, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Timely completion of case notes and reports of assessments
• Duties will be assigned that will require administrative coordination or assistance of coordination of a specific area (e.g. AODA Programming, workshops, outreach, etc..) and/or participation on a university committee/group.
• Consult as needed, requested, or assigned with Health Services colleagues, parents, faculty, staff and community about mental health concerns

5% of the time the Staff Psychologist must:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge, awareness, skills and experience related to administration of psychological assessment tools; providing individual, multi person and group counseling; multicultural competence/humility, empathy, advance listening skills, problem solving, wide repertoire of intervention strategies, knowledge of ethical principles, mastery of intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics; excellent assessment skills, diagnosis skills, thorough understanding of abnormal behavior/psychopathology, experience/ knowledge working on a highly integrated clinical team.
• Knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience in clinical supervision, professional training in the field of psychology, counseling, and/or social work, leadership modeling, ethical guidelines, state statutes, professional development, and training models.
• Competency in a wide variety of psychology topical areas, enthusiasm for teaching/presenting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; shifting between clinical and non-clinical duties to meet organizational needs; working with and relating to a student body, faculty and staff from different backgrounds; work effectively with different levels of staff within the organization; work independently and as part of a team in a proactive, flexible, solution-focused way.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Active licensure by the state of Idaho as a Clinical or Counseling Psychologist
• Knowledge and experience in administration of psychological assessment tools
• Knowledge and experience in clinical supervision
• Knowledge and experience in individual and group psychotherapy and counseling theories and practices

Salary and Benefits: Salary range is $83,200 - 93,600 annually ($40 - 45 per hour) and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications as well as a resume with employment history and three professional references.

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/