The Claremont Colleges Services
Location
Claremont, Minnesota
Salary
$83,500 - $92,000 / YEAR
Provide comprehensive mental health care to students through individual, couples, and group therapy, including crisis intervention and psychological assessments. Act as a liaison to campus community centers and conduct outreach and training for the college community.
Requires a license in California as an LMFT, LCSW, or a doctoral degree in clinical/counseling psychology with at least 2 years of experience in a college counseling center. Must have demonstrated expertise in serving diverse populations, specifically Asian and Asian American students.
The Staff Psychologist provides mental health care in the form of psychotherapy (assessment, diagnosis and treatment through individuals, couples and group therapy), crisis intervention, training/outreach, and consultation to the students of the Claremont Colleges. These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mental health care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) – Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services We seek a licensed psychologist or therapist with demonstrated experience serving diverse student populations, including Asian and Asian American students. The successful candidate will provide culturally responsive counseling, outreach, consultation, and programming addressing the unique mental health needs of students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and immigration backgrounds. Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is August 3, 2026. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Client Care) Perform psychological assessment intakes for a student population. Provide individual and couples short-term psychotherapy treatment to this college population. Provide Group therapy/modules/workshops on different topics of interest to the Claremont College student population. Provide On-Call crisis duties including being part of the MCAPS on-call rotation, conducting crisis assessments, and providing crisis appointments for the students at the Claremont Colleges. Act as a liaison between MCAPS and designated campus community centers of the Claremont Colleges providing consultation, workshops, and drop-in hours as needed. Carry a clinical caseload of up to 23-25 clients per week. Provide students with referrals to therapists, psychiatrists, or other professionals in the community when appropriate. Provide re-entry evaluations for students returning from psychological medical leave for appropriateness to return to campus. Clinical Responsibilities (Administrative Duties) Perform trainings/outreach/workshops to students, staff, faculty, student leaders, administrative officials of the Claremont Colleges in issues regarding psychological/emotional issues. Participate in and perform outreach to the students/student groups of the Claremont Colleges. Provide clinical supervision to the post-doctoral fellows of MCAPS when the program is active. Act as a liaison between MCAPS and other entities of the Claremont Colleges as needed. Consult with other MCAPS staff, professionals, students, administrators, parents, and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations. Compose client initial intake reports, progress notes, and termination reports. Administrative Responsibilities Attend weekly disposition meetings Attend bi-weekly staff meetings Attend bi-weekly supervision of supervision meetings Attend Case Review Team meetings Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training Perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below. Education/Training: LMFT/LCSW degree or doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology Licensed in the state of California Experience: 2 years experience working in a College Counseling Center Experience and interest/specialty in providing psychotherapy, group therapy, outreach, and support to the Asian /Asian-American / Pacific Islander college community. Demonstrated experience and deep clinical understanding of the mental health needs, cultural nuances, and systemic challenges faced by Asian and Asian American populations. Experience in providing clinical diagnosis and therapy Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment etc.. Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of interventions for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students(18-25 years old).
This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required), group life insurance, generous time off, professional development funds, discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment, access to fitness facilities, and more! Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed. ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Equal Opportunity Employer: TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. We serve a unique, dynamic, and thriving academic community. Click above to learn about the seven member institutions of The Claremont Colleges. Experience the story of The Claremont Colleges as it unfolds through our inspiring beginnings, distinguished present, and bright future in the Celebrating 100 Years video, which highlights how innovation, integration, and excellence have shaped a century of collaboration. https://tcc100.claremont.edu/ The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California. Like the institutions we serve, we recognize that we excel when we collaborate. We seek diverse staff members who are skilled and passionate about the work they do. TCCS is committed to providing an environment that values the many differences in identities, experiences, abilities, and thoughts that exist among the members of our community. Learn more about TCCS by visiting services.claremont.edu and about the seven colleges we serve by visiting claremont.edu. We are proud to offer a generous program of employment benefits for our eligible employees. Take a look at our Benefits Summary for a snapshot. Full details may also be viewed on our website: https://services.claremont.edu/benefits-administration/.
Market context
Staff therapist and psychologist openings in Minnesota college counseling settings are typically driven by steady student mental health demand and the need for clinicians who can work with diverse campus populations. These roles are competitive because the posting calls for licensure, graduate-level clinical training, college counseling center experience, and demonstrated expertise with Asian and Asian American students. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure fit and prepare examples of culturally responsive work before applying.
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