Senior Staff Psychologist

Montana State University,

Montana State University Counseling and Psychological Services
 
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Last Posted:

Thu, Jan 30th, '25

Deadline:

Screening begins 2/18/25 and will continue until an adequate applicant pool is established.

Start Date:

August 4, 2025

Last Updated:

Thu, Jan 30th, '25

 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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  • Full Time

Montana State University Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking to fill senior a staff psychologist position to provide multiculturally attuned services to students, faculty, and staff of the university for the 2025-26 year. The position is full-time for 10 months (August – May). Summer (June and July) FTE is negotiable up to 0.5 FTE.The senior staff psychologist will engage in services including clinical psychotherapy, outreach, consultation, and participation in the training program which includes an APA accredited doctoral internship in psychology.

CPS is part of Student Wellness at MSU and works closely with partners in Student Health Services and Campus Recreation. Each of these departments is now located in the new Student Wellness Center to enhance student health and well-being in one facility.

Duties include:

  • Provision of multi-culturally sensitive psychotherapy.
  • Provision of intakes, individual, and group counseling.
  • Crisis intervention.
  • Outreach and consultation to the campus community.
  • Development of a specific area of specialized clinical interest relevant to a college counseling setting.
  • Participation in agency meetings and projects.
  • Engagement with the CPS training program including supervision and training duties.
Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


ABOUT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Montana State University is as remarkable as its setting. Founded in 1893 as the land-grant institution of the state, it is a welcoming, adventurous community of students, faculty, and staff distinguished by its commitment to address the world's greatest challenges. As the largest university in the state of Montana with 17,000 students who represent 56 counties in Montana, 50 U.S. states, and 73 foreign countries, MSU energizes individuals to discover and pursue their aspirations. It inspires people to engage with the University to improve the human prospect through excellence in education, research, creativity, and civic responsibility. 

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu .

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. 


 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling psychology from an APA accredited program by start date.
  2. Completion of a doctoral internship in psychology from an APA accredited internship program.
  3. Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Montana or eligible to take the MT psychologist licensure exam no later than December 2026.
  4. Demonstrated clinical skill and experience working with adults including crisis assessment and intervention.
  5. Demonstrated experience working clinically with people from various backgrounds and beliefs.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Licensed as a mental health professional in Montana.
  2. Post-doctoral clinical experience.
  3. Experience working in a university counseling center and/or demonstrated potential for the variety of tasks required.
  4. Experience providing outreach and consultation services on a university campus.
  5. Experience working on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
  6. Specific interest and/or experience in one of the following areas: clinical supervision and training, provision of clinical and outreach services with a specialized population, substance abuse treatment, provision of services to neurodivergent students, working with athletes, or other area of specialty.
 
COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a list of three references, two of whom shoudl be familiar with the candidate's clinical skills.