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Fri, Jul 25th, '25
Position open until filled
8/1/25
Fri, Jul 25th, '25
Purdue University seeks a dynamic and experienced Lead Staff Therapist to coordinate and advance Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) services within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). In this pivotal role, you’ll offer direct clinical support to Purdue students through individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as assessment, triage, on-call interventions, and substance use services. Working closely with the Associate Director of Clinical Services, you will take the lead in shaping and expanding DBT programming—overseeing psychotherapy groups, individual counseling, and developing new initiatives tailored to evolving student needs.
Your leadership will drive the ongoing evaluation, improvement, and documentation of DBT services, using data-driven insights to ensure effective delivery and continuous growth. You’ll collaborate regularly with the Clinical Director on program status and strategic planning, supervise therapists-in-training, and offer consultation to clinical staff across the department. At Purdue, you’ll join a campus deeply committed to innovation, professional development, and the well-being of our student community—where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential guide every step of our shared mission to support student success.
Purdue University is a coeducational, state-assisted system in Indiana. Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John Purdue, we are one of the nation’s leading research institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable education.
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our West Lafayette campus offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 70 master’s and doctoral programs, and professional degrees in pharmacy and veterinary medicine. In addition, we have 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 850 student organizations.
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Purdue University is located in Northwest Indiana, about mid-way between Indianapolis and Chicago. By car one can get to Indianapolis in one hour, Chicago in two hours, and either Cincinnati or Louisville in 3 hours.
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