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

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, 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 8am-5pm 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 semester credit hours, with no more than twelve 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 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!

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

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