Purdue University Northwest Hiring for Staff Psychologist, Counseling Center at Hammond, Full Time

The Counseling Center at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Staff Psychologist. The Staff Psychologist will bring generalist clinical skills and experience along with expertise in psychological assessment. The Counseling Center provides free and confidential mental health counseling services to currently enrolled PNW students.

• Provide psychological therapy to enrolled students and maintain clinical documentation via EHR
• Conduct psychological assessment; including supervision of test administration, report writing and interpretation of testing protocols
• Develop content for strategic planning for Counseling Center services; including outreach, consultation, expansion of services, collaboration with academic departments and student organizations
• Provide clinical supervision for doctoral level trainees in clinical and assessment practicums
• Participate in departmental meetings; review and contribute to Department Policy and Procedure
• Engage in professional training and perform other duties as assigned

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy

• Ph.D./Psy.D. psychologist from APA Accredited University or Professional School of Psychology. APA Accreditation determines acceptable coursework for study

• Five years of general therapy experience working with young adults (doctoral study/clinical practicum/internship/post-doctoral program accounts for years of experience), with special areas of emphasis in psychological testing for LD/ADHD and developmental disorders preferred. Doctoral study from an APA Accredited program accounts for years of professional work experience
• Currently licensed as Clinical Psychologist or immediate license eligibility in Indiana

• Must have the ability to perform clinical evaluation and assessment, intervention and treatment planning with young adults, with special areas of emphasis in psychological testing for LD/ADHD and developmental disorders
• Provide clinical supervision of testing and assessment for doctoral practicum students
• Ability to provide generalist therapy to the student population
• Provide culturally sensitive diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, treatment and intervention for psychological, social, or other difficulties that interfere with students’ academic success, including; ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and other psychologically related concerns
• Must have ability to perform statistics on testing results; working knowledge in the areas of cognitive and personality assessment and psychometrics; ability to follow testing protocols
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software; ability to use a database
• As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and conference should be maintained, reviewed and practiced to ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.