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Staff Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Psychological Services: Clinicians provide psychological services to students and consultation to faculty and staff on both a regular and emergency basis, and when necessary, during non-traditional hours, including, but not limited to crisis-intervention, assessment, counseling, treatment, and clinical consultation in individual and group formats.

Provide clinical consultation to students, families, and the campus in support of their mental health. Collaborate in Counseling Center efforts to provide services in new and creative ways while adhering to agency standards regarding case management, documentation, and parameters of service.

(Optional) Participation in Coordinated Area(s): Provides leadership in a designated area of coordination, including developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures in the coordinated area, tracking utilization, evaluating programs and services, and serving as a psychoeducational and clinical resource to Counseling Center staff and to the campus; develops collaborations and liaisons as appropriate in the coordinated area on campus; if applicable, supervises graduate assistants, and develops and maintains peer educator programs within the coordinated area; maintains current standards, appropriate accreditations and program licensure for the coordinated area; contributes as requested to the overall leadership of the Counseling Center.

Training & Clinical Supervision: Contribute to the training of doctoral interns and externs by conducting seminars and other training activities. When assigned, supervises doctoral interns, externs and/or unlicensed staff members in their provision of psychological services, in professional development, and in support of the Counseling Center training program.

Outreach and Consultation: Provides outreach programming as assigned, including psychoeducation, health-education, and consultation in the Counseling Center Outreach Program, and assisting with recorded and online forms of programs and applications, including self-help resources, and Counseling Center web pages.

Center Operations and Administrative Participation: Engages in administrative functions that support the efficient operation of the Counseling Center. This includes attending and participating in monthly staff meetings, engaging in administrative supervision, and contributing to agency planning, policy development, and staff coordination efforts as appropriate; maintains awareness of and adheres to agency procedures and operational protocols, ensuring alignment with the Center's mission and goals.

Student Affairs and University-Wide Participation: Participates in the Student Affairs Division and the University mission in a variety of ways, such as collaborating with other departments on campus, attending university functions, and serving on task forces and committees as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned.

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Psychology.

Full licensure as a Psychologist in Maryland or license eligible. A Full licensure as a Psychologist in Maryland is required prior to the end of the first two years in the position.

One year of experience delivering direct clinical or counseling services in an outpatient, behavioral health or related setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a college or University Counseling Center.
  • Demonstrated training and experience in psychological assessment.
  • Proficient in Point and Click or ability to learn and utilize system.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Psychologist provides psychological services, including crisis intervention, assessment, and counseling to students while offering clinical consultation to faculty and staff. Additionally, the role involves contributing to training programs, outreach initiatives, and administrative operations within the Counseling Center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree in Psychology and be licensed or license-eligible in Maryland. At least one year of experience in direct clinical or counseling services within an outpatient or behavioral health setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Program developmentMental health support

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 46% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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About Towson University

Higher Education
Towson, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Telework may be available up to two days per week after 90 days