Psychologist Staff II at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Psychologist Staff II
Requisition Number	RE49645
Working Title	Staff Psychologist
Department Name	1B320:Counseling Center
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	Eligibility for Professional License.
Physical Requirements	Sitting for extended periods of time; repetitive motions typical of desk work.
Shift	40 hours per week; Mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but there will be some evenings and weekends.
Job Summary	This staff psychologist position is a generalist position focused on providing counseling and therapy services to students as well as providing outreach programming on a variety of topics relevant to college student adjustment, mental health and well-being. Specific expertise in a variety of areas related to college students is encouraged and welcomed. The UKCC is committed to excellence, welcoming a wide range of clients for psychological services and those seeking consultation. Applicants with experience working with individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns are encouraged to apply. Counseling Center staff work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and support a wide range of individuals with varying backgrounds, body sizes and shapes. Ability to work with all students is essential. This Psychologist Staff II position provides UK students with direct psychological services and programming in the areas of personal concerns, academic success, and career exploration/decisionmaking, as well as providing outreach, crisis intervention, and consultation services. These functions support the Center and University mission of retention and the success of our students. Candidates must have completed ALL requirements for the PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (including all coursework, the dissertation defense, final dissertation submission, and internship) by the start date and be eligible for temporary license as a psychologist in Kentucky. Please attach the required following found in the Posting Specific Question section of the application: 1. Resume/CV (Resume) 2. Specific Request 1 – Names and contact information for 4 references who can address skills relevant to therapy work with young adults, preferably in a university counseling center setting. 3. Specific Request 2 – A detailed statement describing specific experience in any of the following areas: eating disorders, DBT, trauma, substance abuse, or autism spectrum, services for first-generation students, college students, services for college students who have disabilities, fluency in languages(s) other than English. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Ability to coordinate a key functional area of the Center, using on-going assessment of UKCC and campus needs.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and at least 2 years of paid experience + eligible for temporary license as a psychologist in Kentucky.
Deadline to Apply	04/09/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you completed at least 300 on-site hours (paid or unpaid) at a university or college counseling center?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Will you have completed ALL requirements for your PhD, PsyD, or EdD (including all coursework, your dissertation defense, final dissertation submission, and internship) by start date (to be determined)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Will you be eligible for temporary licensure as a psychologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky prior to the start date?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you already licensed at the Doctoral level in Kentucky or elsewhere in the U.S. as a Psychologist?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Have you passed the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) at the doctoral level for Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * *Have you completed at least 1000 on-site hours (paid or unpaid) at a university or college counseling center?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Specific Request 1
3. Specific Request 2

Optional Documents

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