Psychologist Staff II

Job Title
Psychologist Staff II

Requisition Number
RE54833

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

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligibility for Professional License

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer screen for extended periods, traveling to presentations.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Provide individual, couples/relationship, and group therapy; conduct clinical intakes; provide drop-in/emergency coverage/clinical consultation; produce timely documentation of clinical work; engage in regular clinical preparation. Welcome, include, and treat others with dignity and respect while valuing individual differences. Present preventative and educational programs to organizations on and off campus. Consult with faculty, staff, parents and administrators regarding students of concern. Supervise trainees. Attend weekly staff meetings, case consultation and in-service training, continue professional learning, and maintain licensure. Other duties as assigned by the director, such as committee assignments, assisting the Center area coordinators, project development in collaboration with other departments or the larger community. Receive weekly supervision and complete licensure process as a psychologist.

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

Our Counseling Center seeks individuals who are collaborative in nature, have strong communication skills, practice good self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, and possess the ability to manage a challenging workload while promoting a positive atmosphere and healthy relationships.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology. Experience working with college students or emerging adults.

Deadline to Apply
07/06/2026

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.

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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.