Psychotherapist

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse,energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking andpractical idealism go hand in hand. Wesleyan University has approximately 2,900 undergraduate and 100graduate students. The office of Counseling and PsychologicalServices (CAPS) provides comprehensive mental health services tosupport the psychological and emotional well-being of Wesleyanstudents. CAPS operates weekdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM withlimited evening appointments, as well as 24/7 clinician accessthrough an on-call rotation. CAPS utilizes a community health model that integrates clinicalservices with prevention, education, consultation, training for the students, and outreach to the broader campus community. Reporting to the Director of CAPS, the psychotherapist providesindividual and group psychotherapy to students presenting with abroad range of mental health and emotional concerns. The positionalso contributes to clinical assessment and risk management, consultation, outreach and prevention programming, and the trainingand supervision of clinical trainees. Responsibilities include: Provide individual and group psychotherapy for students with awide range of mental health concerns. Conduct clinical assessments and provide appropriate treatmentplanning, referrals, and coordination of care. Provide consultation regarding student mental health concernsto students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other campuspartners, as appropriate. Develop and provide mental health outreach, prevention,education, and training programs for students and the broaderWesleyan community. Collaborate with student organizations and campus partners, toidentify community needs and develop responsive programming andconsultation. Provide clinical supervision to trainees. Maintain clinical case files in accordance with legal, ethical,and professional standards. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This is a 37.5-hour-per-week position that works 43 weeks duringthe calendar year and is off during the summer. The regular CAPSschedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; this position is expected towork one evening per week to support limited evening appointmentavailability. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in psychology, social work or a related fieldwith a minimum of two years of clinical professional experienceworking with clients who present with a broad range of mentalhealth concerns or an equivalent combination of education, trainingand experience. Current Connecticut Licensure as a Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW) in CT, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) inCT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CT or licensedclinical or counseling psychologist (LP) in CT or eligibility toobtain the required Connecticut license upon hire. Demonstrated experience assessing and treating clientspresenting with acute, complex, and/or high-risk mental healthconcerns. Demonstrated ability to manage a substantial clinical caseloadand competing priorities in a fast-paced clinicalenvironment. Experience maintaining timely and accurate clinicaldocumentation of case files in accordance with legal, ethical, andprofessional standards. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary teamproviding comprehensive clinical support. Effective communication skills. Experience working with clients from historically marginalizedcommunities. Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environmentand interacting collegially with individuals of differentbackgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counselingpsychology. Professional clinical experience working with lateadolescent/emerging adult population or college agepopulations. Experience providing clinical services in a college oruniversity counseling center. Experience developing and delivering mental health outreach,prevention, education, or training programs. Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please applyby October 18, 2026 when first review of applications willbegin. Compensation: $63,329-$75,364 Work Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, maritalstatus, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,learning disability or physical disability, political belief,veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information ornon-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications fromwomen and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiriesregarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discriminationpolicies should be directed to Vice President for Equity andInclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and developmentopportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans,wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off andretirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependenttuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan islocated at: Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, maritalstatus, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,learning disability or physical disability, political belief,veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information ornon-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications fromwomen and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiriesregarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discriminationpolicies should be directed to Vice President for Equity andInclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crimestatistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at #J-18808-Ljbffr Wesleyan University