Coordinator of Sexual and Gender Diverse Care

This is a 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) position with months off determined by the FTE percentage. The timing of months off will align with unit needs and essential duties.

About the Role

The Coordinator of Sexual and Gender Diverse Care at Penn State’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will provide individual and group psychotherapy, initial consultations and triage, outreach and consultation, clinical supervision to trainees and staff, and crisis intervention. The role begins August 10, 2027.

Preferred expertise includes collaborative care for transgender and gender diverse clients, consulting with agency and campus partners on services for sexual and gender diverse communities, and training staff on clinical considerations for these populations. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and the ability to navigate intersecting identities, such as race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, religion, sexuality, and gender.

All clinicians adhere to and promote trauma-informed care and healing-centered approaches, in alignment with Pennsylvania’s trauma-informed, healing-centered state initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy
• Conduct initial consultations and triage
• Deliver outreach and consultation services
• Supervise clinical trainees and staff
• Perform crisis intervention
• Consult with campus partners on services for sexual and gender diverse clients
• Train staff on clinical considerations for sexual and gender diverse populations

Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
• One-year, full-time doctoral internship in Professional Psychology or Health Service Psychology (APA-accredited)
• Licensed Psychologist – Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
• If filled as Psychologist – Advanced Professional: 3+ years of relevant experience
• If filled as Psychologist – Senior Professional: 6+ years of relevant experience
• Counseling center experience preferred

Required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time)
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

Pay

The salary range for this position is $72,300.00 – $122,016.00, reflective of a 100% full-time position. Offers for this 91.7% FTE role may fall outside this range due to the adjusted percentage of effort.