Psychologist

Reporting to the Director of Student Psychological Services, this position will provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis/rapid response consultation, psychoeducation workshops and outreach, and supervision to postdoctoral residents. This is a full-time, 11-month, in-person assignment. This position provides after hours coverage on rotation with other licensed staff.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide psychological services (assessment, psychotherapy, crisis, and disaster management) to a diverse clientele of individuals, couples, and groups who may present with mild to significant history of trauma.
• Position is responsible for participating in an after hours crisis assessment rotation.
• Provide consultation and guidance to Student Affairs staff, academic departments, and other University entities regarding community issues, and emergency situations.
• Provide and collaborate with Student Affairs and other University departments in a variety of programs that promote the mental health and well‑being of individual students to foster healthy communities.
• Demonstrate personal, professional, and ethical qualities consistent with the standards of the Student Psychological Service center and California licensure requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and embrace the University’s mission and values.
• Demonstrate ability to promote collaborative working relationships.
• Provide supervision, consultation, and evidence‑based training for Postdoctoral Residents consistent with the SPS Postdoctoral program and APPIC guidelines.
• Support the University DEI initiatives and goal of being an anti‑racist institution.
• Serve on divisional / university programs as the request of the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

• Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.
• Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or Professional Counselor is required.
• A Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is preferred.
• Licensed by the California Board is required.
• Incumbents will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes, and clinical interventions.
• Experience in trauma treatment and crisis intervention, with survivors of sexual / domestic violence, racialization, sexual abuse, and/or other trauma related to marginalized identities, e.g., People of Color, religion, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, Indigenous people.
• Counseling experience in higher education preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in direct psychological service preferred.
• Supervisory experience with Postdoctoral Residents is preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment, particularly with at‑risk and suicidal clients.
• Ability to effectively address issues of race, gender, ethnicity, with the campus community to promote social justice.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and summaries.
• Advanced organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong work ethic,
• Experience using virtual platforms, Telehealth to provide therapy, outreach, workshop training.
• Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of social media, electronic records, and other relevant computer systems.

Reasonable Expected Salary: $87,000-104,600 for 11 months, 5 days per week

Staff Regular Salary range $87,000.00 - $117,500.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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