Staff Clinician/Staff Psychologist at William & Mary · Williamsb…

Job Requisition:

JR101296 Staff Clinician/Staff Psychologist (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Staff Clinician/Staff Psychologist

Department:

CC00031 WM001 | SVSA | Counseling Center

Job Family:

Staff - Counseling

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

McLeod Tyler Wellness Center

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The William & Mary Counseling Center is the sole mental health unit on campus with the primary responsibility of providing a range of mental health services to students, and related support to the campus community. Our role is congruent with the mission of William & Mary, and the Division of Student Affairs, which is to prepare students to learn, lead and live with integrity and purpose. In so doing, the Counseling Center seeks to provide services that allow students to achieve their personal and educational goals. These services include the provision of mental health practices intended to reduce psychological distress, treat clinical conditions, and enhance well-being and personal growth. Our interdisciplinary team facilitates primary education and prevention activities, provides support to students experiencing normal developmental issues associated with the transition from adolescence to early adulthood, provides support for emerging, acute, and chronic clinical concerns and responds to individual student and campus-wide immediate crises. Based on clinical assessment of an individual student’s needs, we make evidence-based recommendations drawing from the resources available on campus, in the local area, and in the student’s home community when necessary. The Counseling Center actively demonstrates commitment to diversity in its broadest form and serves as an advocate for social justice in the university community and beyond. Through our multi-level training program, we dedicate ourselves to instilling these practices and values in future professionals.

The W&M Counseling Center is seeking a Staff Clinician or Staff Psychologist (depending upon the candidate’s qualifications upon hire) to join our team. The staff member will work in conjunction with other members of the Division of Student Affairs and serve as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing outpatient mental health treatment to enrolled students.

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

•Providing short-term individual psychotherapy and group therapy
•Delivering crisis intervention services
•Training and/or supervising doctoral trainees
•Offering as-needed consultations
•Participating in mental health outreach activities provided by the department or community
•Works in conjunction with other members of the Division of Student Affairs, as well as academic faculty, to provide consultation and support regarding students’ mental health

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

Staff Clinician requires:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Social work, or a related field.

Staff Psychologist requires:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program and a completed 2,000-hour internship.

Both positions require:

• Licensed (or licensed eligible) as a counselor, psychologist, or social worker, or in the field of professional identity, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If not yet licensed, licensure must be obtained within a year of the employee’s start date.

• Prior training and/or experience delivering mental health treatment to college/graduate student-age populations.

• Demonstrated clinical skills in providing culturally sensitive assessments, treatments, crisis interventions, and provisions of on-call services.

• Demonstrated success in providing group therapy services.

• Experience working with a full range of human diversity.

• Experience providing culturally sensitive and inclusive psychoeducational/outreach presentations.

• Proven Student Affairs campus involvement and/or interdisciplinary collaborative work with different providers/offices/departments/agencies.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Assessment and treatment of neurodiversity concerns - including Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Eating and body image issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

• Experience providing consultation to members of a larger community.

Remote work eligible? No

Essential Designation: No

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a restricted position, subject to the availability of funding.

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Job Duties:

60% - Direct Service:

• Providing clinical assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, on-call assessment, and crisis intervention.

15% - Case Management:

• Create and maintain clinical case management and documentation.

10%- Training and Supervision:

• Provide training and supervision of Advanced Doctoral Students and Psychology Interns.

• Participate in Training Committee and Supervisor’s meetings.

• Collaborate/participate in trainee interviews and evaluation processes.

Note: Staff clinicians can’t provide individual supervision for Psychology interns or Practicum students. They can, however, serve as supervisors for group therapy for interns and practicum students, facilitate some of the didactic seminars, and participate in case conferences and training committee meetings.

5%- Professional Development:

• Participate in and seek out ongoing professional development opportunities.

5% - Consultation and Outreach:

• Provide consultation and outreach to university departments, faculty, staff, and parents.

• Participate in collaborative involvement in the strategic planning process and evaluation of agency procedures with other staff members.

• Actively contribute to university strategic planning priorities and Student Affairs initiatives.

5% - Other:

• Attend staff meetings and student affairs meetings, respond to emails, and perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Posting Range:

Staff Clinician: The starting salary is $63,000 per year, with higher compensation available based on experience and internal equity.

Psychologist: The starting salary is $75,000 per year, with higher compensation available based on experience and internal equity.

Please note that the hiring range will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Additional Job Description:

Benefits Summary Statement

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php

Job Profile:

JP0700 - Counselor - Exempt - Salary - S11

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S11

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-01-30

Review Date:

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Funds

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.