Psychological Assistant/Staff Psychologist/Senior Staff Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness - S[...]

Psychological Assistant / Staff Psychologist / Senior Staff Psychologist – UNLV Student Wellness – Student Counseling and Psychology [R0149759] Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the position of Psychological Assistant, Staff Psychologist, or Senior Staff Psychologist within the Student Wellness unit. The Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) center is an IACS‑Accredited division that serves a diverse student population through individual, couples, and group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, consultation, outreach programming, supervision of doctoral interns and graduate trainees, and participation on divisional and university committees. UNLV is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The campus is among the top five most ethnically diverse in the nation. We seek candidates who are able to work effectively with people from varied identity backgrounds—including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability status. CAPS offers an APA‑accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and a practicum training program for professional growth. Responsibilities General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, time‑effective individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis assessment and intervention; consultation and outreach programming to the university community; supervision of doctoral interns and graduate trainees; and participation on divisional and university committees. Minimum Qualifications Psychological Assistant: Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology; demonstrated generalist counseling experience; must attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 14 months of hire (post‑doctoral) or 24 months (new doctoral graduate). Staff Psychologist: Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology; demonstrated generalist counseling experience; independent practice licensure in Nevada required prior to employment. Senior Staff Psychologist: Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology; demonstrated generalist counseling experience; independent practice licensure in Nevada required prior to employment; minimum 5 years licensed clinical work experience as a psychologist. Successful candidates will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, experience in supervision and training, and proficiency in brief therapy and group counseling. Preference is given to those with university counseling center experience, an APA‑accredited graduate program, and an APA‑accredited internship program. All candidates must pass a background screening. Occasional evening and weekend activities are required. All employees must comply with the University Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for policy questions. Salary Range Salary is competitive with similarly situated institutions, commensurate with experience. Minimum salaries: Psychological Assistant $81,000; Staff Psychologist $105,253; Senior Staff Psychologist $120,000. Benefits Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision No state income tax Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents Perks Flexible work schedule (depending on department) Employee recognition and appreciation programs Personal and professional development opportunities UNLV athletics ticket discounts Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles How to Apply Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. The references will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, as this information will be used for an initial review of materials. Although these positions will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on December 22, 2025. Materials must be addressed to Ramy Bassioni, Search Committee Chair, and submitted through Workday; emailed materials will not be accepted. For assistance with the application process, contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895‑3504 or View email address on click.appcast.io. Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates UNLV employees or Nevada System of Higher Education employees must use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE institutions. Log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box, then locate this posting by entering requisition number R0149759. If an application is submitted outside of the internal process, it will be returned and the applicant will have to reapply, potentially delaying the process. Profile of the University Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution with approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. The university has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing over 130,000 alumni worldwide. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, UNLV is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, and driving economic activity through research and community partnerships. The university is located on a 332‑acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. UNLV is the top institution in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university remains committed to serving a diverse population and building a better future for Las Vegas and Nevada. EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion. Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Contact the Title IX Coordinator for further information. Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. 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