Staff Psychologist (Coordinator of Student-Athlete Psychological Services) - College of the Holy Cross Job at College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA 01610

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Other Posted On: Fri Mar 17 2023 Job Description:

The College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) invites applications for a 12-month full-time Staff Psychologist to join our team. The CAPS team currently includes six licensed psychologists, a social worker, a psychiatrist, two doctoral level practicum trainees, and an office coordinator. CAPS is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS).

The Staff Psychologist provides a broad range of direct psychological services to Holy Cross students including the following: diagnostic assessment and evaluation; individual psychotherapy; group therapy; crisis intervention; consultation; and outreach programming and training. The Staff Psychologist provides consultative psychological services to members of the Holy Cross community including faculty members, staff members, deans, administrators, and parents. The Staff Psychologist provides clinical supervision of doctoral level practicum students. The Staff Psychologist coordinates programs for CAPS as assigned by the Director. The Staff Psychologist participates in CAPS' evening and weekend on-call duties, and emergency and crisis response procedures.

The Staff Psychologist will be expected to provide evidence-based, culturally responsive individual and group psychotherapy. In addition to having a general expert knowledge of mental health and psychological functioning, the ideal candidate for the Staff Psychologist/ Coordinator of Student-Athlete Psychological Services position will have specialized experience and/or training in working with student-athletes and proficiency in treating Eating Disorders. A successful candidate will have an appreciation for and an ability to engage positively with our Catholic and Jesuit heritage, a heritage rooted in a deep respect for human dignity. The Staff Psychologist will collaborate with other campus offices and student organizations to provide outreach and psychoeducational programming to campus members.


Job Requirements:


Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
  • Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
  • Experience in a college counseling center setting.
  • Strong clinical psychotherapeutic skills.
  • Licensed as a Psychologist/Health Service Provider in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within one year of hire.

Desired Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Psychologist/Health Service Provider in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to and experience with diversity and inclusion.
  • Commitment, experience and familiarity with student-athlete developmental needs.
  • Appreciation for and an ability to engage positively with our Jesuit and Catholic heritage.
  • Experience providing crisis assessment and interventions with a wide range of clinical populations.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision to practicum students/interns.
  • Experience in the development and provision of mental health educational initiatives specific to the needs of a diverse university student population.


Additional Information:


The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

  • 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
  • NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
  • Tuition benefits
  • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities.
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College Description

The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,200 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. Holy Cross sponsors 27 varsity teams; all but one of which compete at the NCAA Division I level (I-AA for football). It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.

Region Description

Worcester is a city of approximately 200,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities which you can read more about here.

The College of the Holy Cross is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

Holy Cross Benefits at a Glance PDF for download: click here




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