Counseling Psychologist

Department Contact: Bethany Wellman,  bwellman

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated psychologist to join CAPS. Join a collaborative and student-centered counseling team dedicated to supporting wellbeing, access, and student success within a diverse university community. This position provides culturally responsive counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to students presenting a broad range of social, developmental, and psychiatric concerns, while partnering with students to create meaningful treatment plans, coordinate referrals, and deliver compassionate crisis response that promotes safety and resilience.

The role includes conducting psycho-diagnostic and safety assessments, consulting with multidisciplinary colleagues, supervising trainees, and developing innovative outreach programs and workshops that reflect the strengths and experiences of a multicultural campus — including Latinx, immigrant, first-generation, and other underrepresented students. You will collaborate with university partners, community mental health resources, and advocacy organizations to enhance holistic care and prevention efforts.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and must be licensed as a Psychologist in good standing in the State of New Mexico at the time of hire, bringing a strong commitment to inclusive practice, collaboration, and making a lasting impact on students’ lives.

Position Title: Counseling Psychologist

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 520700-COUNSELING AND STU DEV CTR

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 76,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard

Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide culturally sensitive counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients presenting a broad range of social, developmental, and psychiatric concerns. Prepare treatment plans collaboratively with students, including termination and client referral as appropriate. Facilitate crisis/emergency interventions and support colleagues during crises. Collect data about clients through initial consultations and make decisions regarding appropriate referrals. Apply crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate high-risk situations, including decision making related to higher levels of care (e.g., hospitalization).

Develop, present, and evaluate educational outreach programs/workshops tailored to the needs of a diverse, multicultural campus community. Coordinate with university officials, employees, and external mental health, substance abuse, and/or law enforcement agencies as necessary. Lead and develop programming that addresses the unique challenges faced by Latinx, immigrant, first-generation, and other underrepresented students. Consult with staff psychologists, counselors, and trainees to coordinate urgent and high-risk cases.

Engage in community outreach and build partnerships with local mental health resources and advocacy organizations. Individual and group supervision of practicum and intern trainees, as needed. Psychodiagnostic assessments to include diagnostic clarification assessments and threat and safety assessments, as needed.

Required

Education and Experience:

Education:
PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology. Certifications/License:
Must be licensed as a psychologist in good standing in the state of New Mexico at time of hire.

Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.