Senior Psychologist

Job Description

Impact Student Well-Being in a Collaborative and Supportive Environment
Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of university students while working in a dynamic and team-oriented environment? Iowa State University’s Student Counseling Services (SCS) is seeking a skilled Senior Psychologist to provide essential mental health services to students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy within a brief treatment model.
• Conduct intake assessments and make recommendations for appropriate services.
• Deliver crisis intervention and manage urgent student needs.
• Provide presentations and outreach programming on mental health topics for students, staff, and faculty.
• Provide supervision to trainees.
• Maintain thorough documentation of client interactions and services.
• Take part in crisis coverage as part of a rotating staff schedule.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be licensed as a psychologist before their start date.
• Applicants must also obtain an Iowa psychologist license within six months of the start date.

Why You’ll Love Living in Ames

• A vibrant blend of cultural, athletic, and social events.
• Vibrant local atmosphere.
• Affordable cost of living.
• Excellent schools.

What We Offer

• Work/Life Balance: primarily a Monday-Friday, day hours position!
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave – 24 vacation days, 18 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Excellent Health Insurance Options – including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid Professional Development opportunities.
• Retail Plans with Employer Contributions – choose from multiple plans to secure your future.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Support – grow with us!
• Wellness Programs and Work-Life Resources – including mental health and counseling support.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be licensed as a psychologist before their start date.
• Applicants must also obtain an Iowa psychologist license within six months of the start date.

Pay

This position is paid at the PS810 grade level.

Schedule

This position is a Monday-Friday, day hours position.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited program or certified equivalent in counseling or clinical psychology.
• 1 year of related experience, which may include a doctoral internship.
• Licensed as a psychologist.