Staff Psychologist I

University of the Pacific, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Stockton, MISSOURI
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Staff Psychologist I
Union Level
Department Counseling and Psychological Services
Campus Stockton
Posting Number 201303686P
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule
Work is generally performed during standard business hours. May be required to work non-business hours.
Position End Date
Open Date 05/24/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose
The Staff Psychologist I is a licensed professional with a doctorate in a psychology-related field responsible for providing mental health services that reduce barriers and create opportunities for greater academic achievement and student success. The Staff Psychologist I work collaboratively with other departments in the Division of Student Life as well as academic affairs and other campus units.
As a Psychologist I, you are under the general supervision of higher-level psychology staff. As a member of a treatment team, you will perform psychological evaluations; complete behavior assessments; develop and implement plans of treatment for individuals, groups, and families, or develop behavior support plans for people; provide technical direction to program staff; maintain records; and write reports.
Essential Functions
  • Under general supervision, provides group, individual, and couples therapy, and psychoeducational workshops to a culturally diverse college student body in accordance with the university statement on diversity and inclusion.
  • With general guidance, provides preventative outreach/programming/trainings and represents CAPS at campus events such as orientation, critical incident debriefing, workshops, and other situations on an as needed basis.
  • Consults with faculty, staff, and students regarding student concerns and participates in university-wide committees.
  • Participates in staff, multidisciplinary team, and Student Life Divisional meetings.
  • Keeps accurate and timely electronic records on all contacts with clients.
  • Maintains compliance with ethical standards in the execution of services in accordance with the American Psychological Association, university policies, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Attends professional development opportunities and maintains licensure status with the appropriate California board.
  • Under general supervision, provides Substance Abuse Assessments in coordination with Student Conduct and Community Standards on an as needed basis.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral Degree from an APA accredited program.
  • Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California or valid license in a state in the United States and able to practice under Business and Professional Code Section 2946 (maximum of 180 days subject to the specifics of the regulation) or licensed within 12 months of hire.
  • One (1) year of prior experience working with adults or adolescents.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Commitment to trauma-informed care, DEI, and experience in working with diverse clients.
  • Demonstrated skills in culturally competent approaches to multiple modalities of therapy (e.g., group, individual, couples, crisis interventions, consultation, and workshops)
  • Ability to teach in an informal workshop setting.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working with other departments within the university.
  • Bilingual/Multilingual.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent sitting and verbal communication with occasional walking and standing. Infrequent bending, stooping, kneeling, or reaching above shoulders. May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs. Use of computers, phones, and other technology. Work is primarily performed in clinical or office environments, along with outreach performed in classrooms, outdoors or on other campuses.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is generally performed during standard business hours. May be required to work non-business hours. Moderate travel, including possible travel to the Sacramento and San Francisco campuses as needed.
Valid driver’s license is required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range $95,000-$97,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.