Staff Therapist (Indianapolis)

Req Id: 29939

Job Title: Staff Therapist (Indianapolis)

Job Description:

About Our Opportunity:

The Staff Therapist role will need to bring progressive and robust generalist clinical skills/experience. They will participate in providing therapy services via a variety of modalities to Purdue students.

Staff contributes to clinical service delivery through the provision of individual, couples, and group therapy; on-call services; triage; and substance use, abuse, and dependence services. Staff also provide outreach and consultation. Licensed staff provides supervision to therapists in training, as needed.

Who We Are:

At Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), our mission is to help Purdue University students maximize the value of their life experiences. As we develop collaborative relationships in a safe and respectful environment, the unique value and dignity of each individual and group are held paramount.

We are currently searching for a Staff Therapist to join our team on our Indianapolis campus. For more information about our team and services, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/

About Purdue University Indianapolis:

Purdue University in Indianapolis is Purdue's first comprehensive urban campus. Maximizing on the city of Indianapolis's unique strengths, Purdue Indy will position our students, faculty and staff in close proximity to top business and leading industries, providing new and unique executive education and internship opportunities.

In response to the strong need expressed by central Indiana business and community leaders for more highly skilled talents in science, technology, engineering and health care disciplines, we will ambitiously grow enrollment to establish a new pipeline of Boilermaker talent to our capital city. As an extension of the residential West Lafayette campus, Purdue Indy will have multiple locations throughout the city of Indianapolis.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and or a Masters in an related field.

Current Indiana license, or license eligible as follows: (1) Ph.D. or Psy.D. candidates without current Indiana license must demonstrate current eligibility to meet state HSPP licensure requirements within 18 months of hire; or (2) Master's candidates without current Indiana license must demonstrate current eligibility to meet state LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or comparable license within 30-months of hire.

Candidates receiving doctoral training with ABD status will be considered. Candidate must complete doctoral degree within 1 year of start date and obtain license following timeline stated above. Supervision will be provided for doctoral candidates considered.

Experience in Counseling Psychology or related.

Provision of group and individual therapy and clinical supervision. Ability to develop and teach seminars related to the provision of these skills.

Must be licensed (eligible) in the State of Indiana. Supervision will be provided for doctoral candidates considered.

Strong generalist therapy skills.

Ability to evaluate and diagnose clients, make decisions about the urgency of clients' problems, and design and implement appropriate therapy treatment interventions foundational.

Skills and interest in outreach and consultation.

Confidentiality and adherence to ethical practices.

Independent judgment and discretion.

Values around social justice and interest in multicultural counseling.

Must relate well to students, staff, faculty and other members of the University community.

Specific interest in one or more of the following clinical areas and communities: interest and experience serving diverse clients and communities: group therapy; substance use, abuse, and dependence issues; eating disorders; international students; and/or working with underserved populations, in general.

Preferred:

Interest in and experience serving underserved communities (including racial/ethnic underserved communities, such as our African-American, Latinx, Asian-American, Native American students, and those defined by other dimensions of identity).

Additional Information:

To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date: 1/24/24