Psychology Postdoctoral Resident at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	09/02/2025
Classification Title	Psychology Resident
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Psychology Postdoctoral Resident
Department	333501 - CAP Couns & Psych Svc Office
Position Number	D96006
Representation	AU - AAUP
Renewable	Nonrenewable beyond - 12 months
End date, if applicable	08/31/2026
Position FTE	1.0
Tenure Status	N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 21,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. The PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a nationally accredited healthcare facility that offers medical, counseling, dental, and health promotion/education services to the students of Portland State University. The center consists of over 100 clinical and administrative staff, and there are currently 17,000 students eligible to use SHAC services. For more information about SHAC, please go to our website: www.pdx.edu/health-counseling. SHAC strives for inclusive and equitable hiring practices. All SHAC staff participating on search committees have completed PSU’s Inclusive Hiring Workshop. Counseling Services is committed to helping students flourish in the classroom and beyond. We know that stress and other life circumstances impact students’ abilities to function at their best in the classroom and in their communities. Counseling Services offers a variety of short term mental health services that help students effectively cope with stressors, grow from experiences, find ways to restore balance, build strength, and ultimately increase personal well-being.
Position Summary	This is a one-year position from September 2025 through August 2026. The Psychology Postdoctoral Resident will: Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, provide culturally-competent mental health services to PSU students including: brief individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, brief consultation/triage and emergency services. Participate in supervision of supervision with a psychology practicum student (assuming staffing and trainee positions are adequately filled). Receive training in conducting psychological assessments for LD/ADHD and will be expected to complete at least 1 evaluation during the residency year. Participate in psychoeducational outreach and consultation with faculty and staff. Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team of professionals committed to meeting the diverse mental health needs of a global student community. Be an active participant in staff and clinical team meetings, professional development and clinical in-service activities. For more information about the Psychology Postdoctoral Residency please visit: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/training-program
Minimum Qualifications	Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree in psychology (PsyD, PhD, EdD) by start date of Residency (this includes internship and completion of dissertation). Ability, with supervision, to provide a range of clinical services including initial assessment, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and clinical case management. Supervision experience or education.
Preferred Qualifications	Skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ students, international students, veterans, students from diverse religious affiliations, undocumented students or first generation students. Experience with supervision of supervision during doctoral internship year. Experience conducting neuropsychological assessments and/or psychoeducational assessments, as well as current skills and interest in assessment. Bilingual or multilingual counseling skills. Experience working in a university or college counseling center. Knowledge of laws and ethics that apply to psychologists and demonstrated adherence to those standards. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with colleagues and clients. Effective time management skills especially as they pertain to completing recordkeeping tasks in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team of health and mental health professionals.
Key Cultural Competencies	• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. • Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. • Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement • Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours	M-F, 40 hours/week to be scheduled between 8am and 6pm. Some remote work may be available, however this is subject to change based on operational needs of the clinic and university guidelines.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $51,984 – $56,076 with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Search Details

Posting Close Date	11/29/2024
Projected Close Date for Posting	Closes
Application screening begins
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46336

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Applicant Documents
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