Psychological Assistant​/Staff Psychologist​/Senior Staff Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness - S

Psychological Assistant / Staff Psychologist / Senior Staff Psychologist – UNLV Student Wellness – Student Counseling and Psychology [R0149759]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the position of Psychological Assistant, Staff Psychologist, or Senior Staff Psychologist within the Student Wellness unit. The Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) center is an IACS‑Accredited division that serves a diverse student population through individual, couples, and group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, consultation, outreach programming, supervision of doctoral interns and graduate trainees, and participation on divisional and university committees.

UNLV is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The campus is among the top five most ethnically diverse in the nation.

We seek candidates who are able to work effectively with people from varied identity backgrounds—including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability status. CAPS offers an APA‑accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and a practicum training program for professional growth.

Responsibilities

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, time‑effective individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis assessment and intervention; consultation and outreach programming to the university community; supervision of doctoral interns and graduate trainees; and participation on divisional and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Psychological Assistant: Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology; demonstrated generalist counseling experience; must attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 14 months of hire (post‑doctoral) or 24 months (new doctoral graduate).
• Staff Psychologist: Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology; demonstrated generalist counseling experience; independent practice licensure in Nevada required prior to employment.
• Senior Staff Psychologist: Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology; demonstrated generalist counseling experience; independent practice licensure in Nevada required prior to employment; minimum 5 years licensed clinical work experience as a psychologist.

Successful candidates will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, experience in supervision and training, and proficiency in brief therapy and group counseling. Preference is given to those with university counseling center experience, an APA‑accredited graduate program, and an APA‑accredited internship program. All candidates must pass a background screening. Occasional evening and weekend activities are required.

All employees must comply with the University Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Contact christeensonaly.silva for policy questions.

Salary Range

Salary is competitive with similarly situated institutions, commensurate with experience. Minimum salaries:
Psychological Assistant $81,000;
Staff Psychologist $105,253;
Senior Staff Psychologist $120,000.

Benefits

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks

• Flexible work schedule (depending on department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three…