Job Title

Staff Psychologist – LPA, Psychologist I, II, or III

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Psychological Sciencs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Tarleton Center for Child Well-being is looking for a dedicated professional to support the mental health and development of children and families through expert clinical care and outreach. This position will provide psychological, psycho-educational, and/or neuropsychological testing for children and adolescents. May conduct multiculturally competent mental health counseling and outreach to children and families in the clinical setting and provide training seminars and professional expertise. They may supervise assigned student trainees and provide clinical supervision to student interns if they are appropriately licensed. Per state licensure requirements, the psychologist will participate in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and maintenance of skills in their specialty area.

This is a 10-month per year (August 1 - May 31) in-office position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Working hours are Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

*One position is available, with consideration for candidates across four different levels: Licensed Psychological Associate, Psychologist I, II, and III.*

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Clinical Service Provision

Direct psychological activities and programs

Conduct psychological evaluations

Diagnose and counsel clients, provide consultation and training on conducting therapy sessions, and conduct psychological research

May supervise assigned student trainees and provide clinical supervision to student interns if appropriately licensed

The psychologist should be able to work under minimal supervision while serving the needs of the client population

Per state licensure requirements, the psychologist will participate in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and maintenance of skills in their specialty area.

Future duties such as: evaluating and pursuing opportunities for research, grant acquisition, and instruction may be considered.

Education and Experiences:

Licensed Psychological Associate:

A graduate degree in psychology, consisting of at least sixty (60) semester credit hours, with no more than twelve (12) hours of practicum, internship, or structured experience counted toward the total degree hour requirement

Demonstrate proof of graduate-level coursework required in 463.8(a)(4) by identifying courses/training listed on the applicant’s transcript

Six (6) semester credit hours of practicum, internship, or other structured experience within the graduate degree program, while under the supervision of a licensed psychologist

Passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology

Passage of the Jurisprudence Examination.

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists License as a Psychological Associate

Psychologist I

A doctoral degree in psychology

Passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology as required by the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Passage of the Jurisprudence Examination

A minimum of 1,750 hours of supervised experience received in a formal internship within a doctoral program

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists License as a Psychologist, or License in Progress

Psychologist II:

A doctoral degree in psychology

Passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology as required by the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Passage of the Jurisprudence Examination

A minimum of 1,750 hours of supervised experience received in a formal internship within a doctoral program

A minimum of 1,750 hours of supervised experience received following the conferral of a doctoral degree

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists License as a Psychologist

Psychologist III:

A doctoral degree in psychology

Passage of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology as required by the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Passage of the Jurisprudence Examination

A minimum of 1,750 hours of supervised experience received in a formal internship within a doctoral program

A minimum of 1,750 hours of supervised experience received following the conferral of a doctoral degree

Five years full-time equivalent, post-licensure experience in hospital, clinic, school, or other relevant setting or ABPP Diploma and three years full-time post-licensure experience in hospital, clinic, school, or other relevant setting

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists License as a Psychologist

Compensation & Benefits:

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits: employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.