What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Psychologist position at Montana State University and Careers?
Montana State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking to fill a senior staff psychologist position to provide services to students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds for the 2026-27 year. The senior staff psychologist will engage in services including clinical psychotherapy, outreach, consultation, and participate in the training program which includes an APA accredited doctoral internship in psychology.
CAPS is part of Student Wellness at MSU and works closely with partners in Student Health Services and Campus Recreation. Each of these departments is now located in the new Student Wellness Center to enhance student health and well-being in one facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provision of multi-culturally sensitive psychotherapy.
- Provision of intakes, individual, and group counseling.
- Crisis intervention.
- Outreach and consultation to the campus community.
- Development of a specific area of specialized clinical interest relevant to a college counseling setting.
- Participation in agency meetings and projects.
- Engagement with the CAPS training program including supervision and training duties.
- Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling psychology from an APA accredited program by start date.
2. Completion of a doctoral internship in psychology from an APA Accredited internship program.
3. Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Montana or eligible to take the MT psychologist licensure exam no later than December 2027.
4. Demonstrated clinical skill and experience working with adults including crisis assessment and intervention.
5. Demonstrated experience working clinically with people from various backgrounds and beliefs.
2. Completion of a doctoral internship in psychology from an APA Accredited internship program.
3. Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Montana or eligible to take the MT psychologist licensure exam no later than December 2027.
4. Demonstrated clinical skill and experience working with adults including crisis assessment and intervention.
5. Demonstrated experience working clinically with people from various backgrounds and beliefs.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Licensed as a mental health professional in Montana.
2. Post-doctoral clinical experience.
3. Experience working in a university counseling center and/or demonstrated potential for the variety of tasks required.
4. Experience providing outreach and consultation services on a university campus.
5. Experience working on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
6. Specific interest and/or experience in one of the following areas: clinical supervision and training, provision of clinical and outreach services with a specialized population, substance abuse treatment, provision of services to neurodivergent students, working with athletes, or other area of specialty.
2. Post-doctoral clinical experience.
3. Experience working in a university counseling center and/or demonstrated potential for the variety of tasks required.
4. Experience providing outreach and consultation services on a university campus.
5. Experience working on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
6. Specific interest and/or experience in one of the following areas: clinical supervision and training, provision of clinical and outreach services with a specialized population, substance abuse treatment, provision of services to neurodivergent students, working with athletes, or other area of specialty.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; have the ability to work effectively with people of many backgrounds. Possess the ability to be flexible and respond quickly to urgent needs that arise from the campus community.
- Demonstrate the capacity to work autonomously and also engage in collaborative team efforts.
- Have the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information and follow all legal and ethical standards of psychologists.
- Have the ability to use computer programs (including an electronic health record)to complete job duties and assist in agency functioning.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position is full-time for 10 months (August – May).
Summer (June and July) FTE Is negotiable 0.5 to 1.0 FTE
MSU is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit package to our benefits-eligible employees. For more information, please review this “Benefits Overview” document here: https://www.montana.edu/hr/benefits-payroll/BenefitsOverviewFY24.docx and the Benefits homepage: https://www.montana.edu/hr/benefits-payroll/
CAPS values a team approach to our work and welcomes candidates who are eager to work in a supportive environment, to engage with their colleagues, and are passionate about working in college mental health. Position may require occasional work in the evening and weekends depending on the needs of the position.
CAPS staff values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of all backgrounds. We continually endeavor to advance our awareness, knowledge, and skills to provide culturally attuned services to all clients and recognize each of their unique intersecting identities.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on March 3rd 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.