Staff Psychologist (81724)

The Iona University Counseling Center invites applications for a Staff Psychologist to join our close knit, experienced, and collaborative clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in college mental health and a clinical specialty in emerging adulthood, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the broader university community. The position offers the variety and professional growth that define university counseling, from providing individual and group psychotherapy and responding to urgent student needs to teaching, consulting, developing innovative programs, and collaborating across campus. The psychologist will also have the opportunity to develop a distinctive area of expertise in neurodivergence and help shape Iona’s evolving approach to supporting neurodivergent students.

The Staff Psychologist provides comprehensive counseling and psychological services to undergraduate and graduate students presenting with a broad range of concerns. In addition to general clinical responsibilities, the position includes a special focus on neurodivergence, including clinical services, psychoeducation, consultation, and program development.

Iona University is a vibrant and growing institution with a strong spirit and culture of care, where clinicians make a meaningful impact both in the Counseling Center and across the campus community.

Essential Responsibilities

• As a member of our clinical team, you will have opportunities to:

• Provide psychotherapy and crisis services to a diverse college student population.

• Develop and deepen expertise in neurodivergence and college mental health.

• Develop and lead innovative clinical and psychoeducational programs.

• Teach, train, and consult with faculty, staff, students, families, and campus partners.

• Provide clinical supervision to emerging clinicians.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues in a supportive, team oriented environment.

• Participate in the broader professional and community life of the University.

For an early career psychologist, Iona offers an opportunity to develop a broad clinical foundation while cultivating an area of specialization. For an experienced clinician, the position provides an opportunity to bring expertise to a growing Counseling Center and help shape new initiatives.

Clinical Services

The Staff Psychologist provides a full range of clinical services, including:

• Individual and group psychotherapy.

• Walk in and triage services.

• Crisis intervention, emergency evaluation, and risk assessment.

• Consultation and referral.

• On call crisis consultation.

• Clinical documentation and other related responsibilities.

The psychologist will work with students presenting with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship concerns, academic and executive functioning challenges, and other issues common to college students.

The position also includes a special focus on neurodivergent students, including students on the autism spectrum and those with learning and attentional differences.

Neurodivergence Focus and Program Development

The Staff Psychologist will contribute to the development and expansion of services for neurodivergent students across the University. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as instructor for Gael Chat Social Communication, a weekly psychoeducational group for neurodivergent students.

• Developing and delivering psychoeducational groups, workshops, and community building programs.

• Serving as advisor to the University's Neurodiversity Club.

• Developing educational materials and resources related to neurodivergence.

• Collaborating with students and campus partners to identify emerging needs and develop responsive programming.

• Contributing to initiatives that foster a more informed, inclusive, and supportive campus environment.

This aspect of the position provides an opportunity to build and shape a distinctive area of expertise and leadership within a broader university counseling role.

Training, Consultation, and Supervision

The Staff Psychologist contributes to the Counseling Center's educational and consultation mission through:

• Providing training, workshops, seminars, and case consultation for Counseling Center colleagues and campus partners.

• Consulting with faculty, staff, administrators, and student leaders regarding student mental health and neurodivergence.

• Providing clinical supervision to graduate externs and fellows, as assigned.

• Participating in professional development and training activities.

Professional Growth

The Staff Psychologist is an integral member of the Counseling Center clinical team and participates in the Center's broader clinical and professional activities. The position provides opportunities to develop expertise across college mental health, neurodivergence, group psychotherapy, psychoeducation, consultation, clinical supervision, and program development.

The position is designed to support psychologists at different career stages, with opportunities to expand clinical skills, develop leadership experience, and cultivate areas of professional interest.

About the Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides accessible, responsive, and high quality mental health services that support student well being and success. Our close knit clinical team values collaboration, consultation, professional growth, and high quality care.

Counseling Center psychologists have opportunities to strengthen clinical and supervisory skills, develop specialized areas of expertise, contribute to campus initiatives, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in the broader life of the University.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited program.

• Be licensed in New York State as a clinical, counseling, or school psychologist.

• Have demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy to college students or a comparable young adult population.

• Have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including individuals on the autism spectrum and/or with learning and attentional differences.

• Have experience addressing anxiety and executive functioning concerns.

• Demonstrate proficiency in CBT, DBT, ACT, and/or other evidence-based approaches.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, consultation, and collaboration skills.

• Be comfortable working with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Bring curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm to clinical practice, collaboration, and program development.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.