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Psychologist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln,

Counseling & Psychological Services

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Last Posted:

Thu, Apr 17th, '25

Deadline:

Application Review Date: 05/02/25 (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date). Open until filled.

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Last Updated:

Thu, Apr 24th, '25

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

The department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking a Psychologist to join our team! In this role you will support the UNL student population’s mental health care. The Psychologist assists students in reaching their educational, developmental, and emotional goals by providing supervision to our doctoral interns and provisionally licensed psychologists, diagnostic services, treatment, consultation, and education. Consistent with CAPS’s commitment to excellence, in this position you will connect and support student groups.

As a Psychologist you will:

Provide valuable mental health treatment and care to the UNL student population.
Prepare and correspond with and on behalf of clients.
Interact and collaborate with other professionals within the University Health Center and across campus.
Collaborate and consult with professional colleagues.
Perform routine case management.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community. We allow Counselors and Psychologists to opt into working an 11-month position with one month off in the summer once they have worked at least one year at CAPS and have their independent license.

UNL invests in our employees:

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental and vision insurance
No-cost life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with University match
Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
Exclusive staff discounts
Continuous improvement and innovation
Professional development through training and education
And much more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or PsyD in Psychology or related discipline from an accredited training program (or equivalent) along with one year of an APA doctoral internship (or equivalent) is required by starting date. Eligibility for independent licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Nebraska by completing doctoral degree, sitting for the national exam (EPPP) for licensure within first year of hire, successfully passing the EPPP within 18 months of hire, and being independently licensed within two (2) years of hire. Must have ability to form effective therapeutic relationships with students. Coursework (or equivalent) and experience in provision of supervision must be clearly articulated and demonstrated as this position requires the provision of supervision to doctoral interns and being involved in the CAPS supervisory team. Experience in a multidisciplinary psychological setting. Sensitivity, knowledge and effectiveness in working with student populations, including ethnic minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, and other under-represented groups essential. Ability to consult and present educational programs related to educational, developmental, and mental health issues necessary. Considerable knowledge of personality theory, psychopathology, normal and abnormal development, techniques of psychotherapy and factors relating to individual and social psychopathology required. Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team, and with other health professionals, University faculty and staff, and the general public essential. Knowledge of and experience with psychological assessment instruments required. Must have knowledge of referral sources and indications for appropriate referral.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Psychologist Preferred. Experience working in a comprehensive counseling center at a college or university is helpful. Exposure to stepped care and short-term models of counseling are helpful. Experience in psychological assessment preferred. Experience in creating liaison relationships with traditionally underserved student groups and developing innovative programming to these student groups preferred. Multicultural knowledge and experience is highly valued. An ability and willingness to work evening hours is desirable.

COMPENSATION

Provisional psychology license starting at 80k. Licensed psychologists starting at 90k.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”

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