Staff Psychologist

UMass Amherst
United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
Jun 10, 2026
Title: Staff Psychologist Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life College/School/MBU: Campus Life & Wellbeing Department: Ctr Counseling & Psych Health Work Location: Amherst Schedule:Full Time Work Arrangement:Hybrid Job Summary The incumbent provides evaluation and treatment to a wide range of students presenting to the clinic. Participates in preventative mental health programs as a consultant and leader of workshops. Provides specialized services in at least one major program and crisis/liaison services, including regular intervention with emergency and highly acute situations. Essential Functions Clinical responsibilities: Provides culturally responsive and identity-informed evaluations, crisis interventions and brief psychotherapies with individuals, couples, families, and groups that affirm the complex ways in which culture and identity affect therapeutic service delivery Participates in regular on-call rotation and responds to a variety of urgent and emergent situations in 24-72 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Independently assesses and facilitates Section 12s for individuals at imminent risk to self or others Performs specialized tasks and other duties as defined by the Leadership Team Supervises psychology trainees, teaches within the training program, and is actively involved in the selection of psychology trainees Provides community consultations, groups, workshops, and outreach Prepares timely documentation of above activities Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals Promotes and supports flourishing across the life span through a developmental lens Other Functions Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements Recognizes the impact that racism, oppression, and other systemic inequities have on student access to care Collaborates with students to increase their capacity and skill in accessing resources that promote wellbeing and academic success Actively participates in the dismantling of systemic oppression as it shapes workplace policies and practices Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Ph.D., Psy. D., or Ed.D. in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent. Licensure in Massachusetts for practice of psychology. (If licensed in another state or not yet licensed, must complete MA license within 1 year of hire.) Three years of relevant professional experience Preferred Qualifications Bilingual and/or bicultural (particularly in Mandarin) Experience providing services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals Demonstrated skill in addressing acts of discrimination against marginalized groups Additional Details Typical mental health center environment On-call rotation requires after hour's time Required to work some nights and weekends Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures. Work Schedule and Work Arrangement 37.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year Salary Information Pay Grade:PSSAP Grade 30 Click here to view the Professional Staff Hiring Ranges Special Instructions for Applicants Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.