Job Summary
The Lead Staff Therapist and Eating Disorder Services Coordinator provides comprehensive clinical care to Purdue students, including individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as triage, assessment, on-call support, and substance use services. This role leads and coordinates eating disorder services in partnership with clinical leadership, driving program development, oversight of psychotherapy groups, and management of the Eating Disorder Management Team (EDMT).
The position is responsible for evaluating service effectiveness, identifying priorities, and implementing continuous improvements based on student needs and program data. This includes maintaining policies, procedures, and documentation related to eating disorder programming and ensuring services align with clinical and organizational goals. The coordinator also contributes to staff development through supervision of trainees, consultation with clinical staff, and participation in team meetings, training, and agency-wide initiatives.
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What We're Looking For
Education and Experience:
Qualified candidates will need:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling & Counselor Education, or related and two (2) years of general therapy experience; OR
- Master’s in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling & Counselor Education, or related and four years (4) of general therapy experience
- Will accept MSW from an accredited program, licensed as an LCSW, LMHC or LMFT or related. Current license or immediately license eligible, must obtain license as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the state of Indiana no later than six months after start date.
Skills needed:
- Strong general therapy skills
- Ability to evaluate and diagnose clients, make decisions about urgency of clients’ problems, and design and implement appropriate treatment interventions
- Skills and interest in group therapy
- Confidentiality and adherence to ethical practices
- Independent judgement and discretion
- Must relate well to students, medical and professional personnel, faculty and other members of the University community
- Interest in group therapy, substance use, abuse, and dependence issues; ADHD and Autism Spectrum disorders; Eating Disorders; Outreach and Consultation
What is Helpful:
- One (1) year of eating disorder clinical experience; Current license or immediately license eligible, must obtain license as a Health Service Provider in Psychology in the state of Indiana no later than six months after start date.
Additional Information:
- Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
About Us
At Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), our mission is to help Purdue University students maximize the value of their life experiences. As we develop collaborative relationships in a safe and respectful environment, the unique value and dignity of each individual and group are held paramount. For more information about our team and services, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/
- Our benefits start your first day of employment https://bit.ly/3DJE9os
- Professional development funds.
- Recent market adjustments for competitive pay.
- No after hours on call and standard business hours with flex options.
- Career Development: We have career paths and many opportunities for you to develop to your next Giant Leap.
- This role will offer you the opportunity to join a team to assist in aligning CAPS with our Steps to Leaps initiatives.
Career Stream
- Professional 4
- Pay Band: S070
- Job Code: 20003422
- Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.