Staff Psychologist

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. 

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

The Staff Psychologist is a key member of the Cushing Center for Counseling & Psychological Services team, providing high-quality, comprehensive mental health and wellbeing services to currently enrolled Eastern students. This position also plays a key role in clinical training programs and works collaboratively with campus partners to support the overall mission of the university.

• Provide clinical assessment, individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy for students, and develop referral and treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention with individuals and campus groups as needed; serve in on-call rotation for after-hours crisis support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

• Develop and conduct outreach programming and training presentations related to mental health and wellbeing for students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist in supervision and training of graduate trainees and pre-licensed clinicians.
• Collaborate closely with the Counseling Center Director to develop and implement CAPS policies, clinical protocols, and quality improvement initiatives focused on student mental health and wellbeing.
• Attend regular counseling staff meetings, divisional meetings, and other Student Development and university-wide events and meetings as requested.
• Assist with budget planning and resource management for CAPS.
• Work collaboratively with the Counseling Center Director to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
• Maintain appropriate licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Familiarity with electronic records systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of post-licensure experience providing direct counseling service, including crisis management.
• Experience working in a higher education counseling setting, with clinical supervisory experience.

Work Environment:

• The position is based in the University Counseling Center, with occasional participation in student events and campus health and wellness activities.
• May involve occasional evening or weekend hours to accommodate student needs.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university.  The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

To Apply:  Please visit Eastern University Careers