Staff Psychologist, Bipoc Specialty

Reporting to the Director of Student Psychological Services, this position will provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis/rapid response consultation, psychoeducation workshops and outreach for the BIPOC student population.

The budgeted salary for this position is $41-50/hour. A 27-hour/week onsite commitment is expected.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide psychological services for BIPOC student population (assessment, psychotherapy, crisis, and disaster management) including individuals, couples, and groups who may present with mild to significant history of trauma.

• Provide consultation and guidance to Student Affairs staff, academic departments, and other University entities regarding community issues, and emergency situations for the BIPOC student population.

• Demonstrate knowledge and embrace the University's mission and values. Support the University DEI initiatives and goal of being an anti-racist institution.

• Provide and collaborate with Student Affairs and other University departments in a variety of programs that promote the mental health and well-being of individual students to foster healthy communities for BIPOC student populations.

• Demonstrate personal, professional, and ethical qualities consistent with the standards of the Student Psychological Service center and California licensure requirements.

• Demonstrate ability to promote collaborative working relationships.

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Marriage Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or Professional Counselor is required. A Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is preferred. Licensed by California Board is required. Incumbents will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes, and clinical interventions.

• Minimum of three years of experience in direct psychological service preferred. Clinical expertise in treating BIPOC college-aged population.

• Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment, particularly with at-risk and suicidal clients.

• Experience in trauma treatment and crisis intervention, with survivors of sexual / domestic violence, racialization, sexual abuse, and/or other trauma related to marginalized identities, e.g., People of Color, religion, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, Indigenous people.

• Experience using virtual platforms, Telehealth to provide therapy, outreach, workshop training. Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of social media, electronic records, and other relevant computer systems.

• Ability to effectively address issues of race, gender, ethnicity, with the campus community to promote social justice.

• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and summaries.

• Advanced organizational and leadership skills.

• Strong work ethic.

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Staff Per-Diem (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Salary range

$40.77 - $55.05 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)