Job Description
Req Id:  39921
Job Title:  Therapist, Senior
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Staff Therapist role will need to bring progressive and robust generalist clinical skills/experience. They will participate in providing therapy services via a variety of modalities to Purdue students. Staff contributes to clinical service delivery through the provision of individual, couples, and group therapy; on-call services; triage; and substance use, abuse, and dependence services. Staff also provide outreach and consultation. Licensed staff provides supervision to therapists in training, as needed.



What We're Looking For

Education and Experience:

Qualified candidates will need:

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and or a Masters in an related field
  • Current Indiana license, or license eligible as follows:
    • (1) Ph.D. or Psy.D. candidates without current Indiana license must demonstrate current eligibility to meet state HSPP licensure requirements within 18 months of hire; or
    • (2) Master’s candidates without current Indiana license must demonstrate current eligibility to meet state LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or comparable license within 30-months of hire
  • Candidates receiving doctoral training with ABD status will be considered
  • Candidate must complete doctoral degree within 1 year of start date and obtain license following timeline stated above. Supervision will be provided for doctoral candidates considered
  • A minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience

 

Skills needed:

  • Provision of group and individual therapy and clinical supervision. Ability to develop and teach seminars related to the provision of these skills.
  • Must be licensed (eligible) in the State of Indiana. Supervision will be provided for doctoral candidates considered
  • Strong generalist therapy skills
  • Ability to evaluate and diagnose clients, make decisions about the urgency of clients' problems, and design and implement appropriate therapy treatment interventions foundational
  • Skills and interest in outreach and consultation
  • Confidentiality and adherence to ethical practices
  • Independent judgment and discretion
  • Must relate well to students, staff, faculty and other members of the University community
  • Specific interest in one or more of the following clinical areas and communities: interest and experience serving diverse clients and communities: group therapy; substance use, abuse, and dependence issues; eating disorders

 

What is Helpful:

  • One (1) year of general therapy experience

 

Additional Information:

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/

 

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. 

 

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Posting Start Date:  12/4/25