Staff Psychologist, CAPS Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Staff Psychologist, CAPS
Eastern University
in St. Davids, PA

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/09/2025

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Counseling and Psychological Services Job Number:

1012 Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education. Position Description The Staff Psychologist is a key member of the Cushing Center for Counseling & Psychological Services team, providing high-quality, comprehensive mental health and wellbeing services to currently enrolled Eastern students. This position also plays a key role in clinical training programs and works collaboratively with campus partners to support the overall mission of the university. Position Responsibilities
Provide clinical assessment, individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy for students, and develop referral and treatment plans.
Provide crisis intervention with individuals and campus groups as needed; serve in on-call rotation for after-hours crisis support.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Develop and conduct outreach programming and training presentations related to mental health and wellbeing for students, faculty, and staff.
Assist in supervision and training of graduate trainees and pre-licensed clinicians.
Collaborate closely with the Counseling Center Director to develop and implement CAPS policies, clinical protocols, and quality improvement initiatives focused on student mental health and wellbeing.
Attend regular counseling staff meetings, divisional meetings, and other Student Development and university-wide events and meetings as requested.
Assist with budget planning and resource management for CAPS.
Work collaboratively with the Counseling Center Director to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
Maintain appropriate licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.

D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
Licensed in Pennsylvania.
Familiarity with electronic records systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of post-licensure experience providing direct counseling service, including crisis management.
Experience working in a higher education counseling setting, with clinical supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information Work Environment:

The position is based in the University Counseling Center, with occasional participation in student events and campus health and wellness activities.
May involve occasional evening or weekend hours to accommodate student needs.
About Eastern University Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply. Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position. Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: 1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have “direct contact with children” must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt. Description Disclaimer This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned. Statement of Non-Discrimination Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.
Eastern University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Members of protected class groups are encouraged to apply.
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