CAC Psychologist

Job Title

CAC Psychologist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What We Want

The Counseling and Assessment Clinic (CAC) at Texas A&M University invites applications for Psychologists I through IV. Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to accrue supervised postdoctoral experience while contributing to meaningful advances in the mental health field.

The Counseling and Assessment Clinic (CAC) is an APA accredited psychological services clinic associated with the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. The CAC is seeking a Psychologist I to join our team and make a meaningful impact through the provision of individual, group, couples, and family therapy, as well as consultation-liaison services/skills training (parent training, social skills training, coaching), and comprehensive psychological evaluations. Under general supervision, this role will provide in-person services to residents of the Brazos Valley and will have the opportunity to interact with and mentor doctoral students in the Counseling and School Psychology programs at Texas A&M University.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Hourly. Commensurate upon selected hire's experience.

• Psychologist I: starting at $36.06/hour
• Psychologist II: starting at $38.65/hour
• Psychologist III: starting at $43.34/hour
• Psychologist IV: starting at $51.66/hour
  
  
  

This is an opportunity for temporary/casual work with the potential for a flexible work schedule, to include weekend availability. In addition to providing an opportunity to accrue the supervised postdoctoral experience required for licensures, this position would allow you to stay at the forefront of your professional field and contribute to advances in the mental health field by coming to work at the CAC. Texas A&M University is one of the world’s leading institutes of learning and research. Staff psychologists will have access to the latest research and the opportunity to learn about the latest evidence-based techniques. They have access to TAMU faculty members and University resources.

Additional benefits available to Staff Psychologists include:

• TAMU Business card
• Professional profile on CAC website
• Flexible work schedule (including weekend availability)
• TAMU email address
• Access to TAMU library, including books, search engines, and online resources
• Clerical and administrative support from CAC staff
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience (for each role)

Psychologist I

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• One (1) year full-time supervised pre-doctoral internship in a relevant setting.
  
  
  

Psychologist II

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• One (1) year full-time supervised pre-doctoral internship in a relevant setting.
• One (1) year full-time postdoctoral clinical experience in a relevant setting.
  
  
  

Psychologist III

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Five (5) years postdoctoral clinical experience in a relevant setting.
  
  
  

Psychologist IV

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Ten (10) years of postdoctoral clinical experience in a relevant setting.
  
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas as a Licensed Psychologist.
• Become licensed in Texas as a Psychologist within one year from date of employment. Must maintain licensure for continued employment.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office software and scoring programs.
  
  
  

Essential Duties/Tasks

Clinical services

• Provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and groups
• Complete psychological evaluations for individuals that address a variety of reasons for referral
  
  
  

Administrative needs

• Maintain and provide evidence when requested of professional liability insurance
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities per state licensure requirements
• Meet ethical obligations for timely documentation of services per State of Texas licensure requirements and CAC policies
• Engage in therapy and evaluation related activities including administering and interpreting psychological tests/inventories
  
  
  

Plans and Implements Strategies to Attract and Retain Clients

• Assist with attracting and retaining potential clients
• Exhibit empathy, compassion, and the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships
  
  
  

Financial Preparation and Management

• Determine fees for services provided
• Ensure clients submit payments at time of service/scheduled appointment
  
  
  

Supervision and Consultation

• Provide informal supervision to doctoral level students in the Counseling and School Psychology programs
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff
• Seek consultation from peers for difficult clinical cases per State of Texas licensure requirements
  
  
  

Who We Are

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is committed to enhancing educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation & development, and influencing policy & practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business, and government. Now the fifth largest school at Texas A&M University with nearly 5,000 enrolled students, we are not just a school for teachers. We are a school for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. https://education.tamu.edu/about/

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.