Auburn University·Auburn, Alabama
Provide comprehensive psychological services to students, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessments. Additionally, supervise doctoral interns and practicum students while collaborating with campus partners to promote student well-being.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Are you interested in mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals?
Join our dynamic team as a Psychologist with Student Counseling & Psychological Services (SCPS) at Auburn University - and be part of a vibrant university community dedicated to mental health and wellness!
In this role, you will facilitate group therapy sessions, provide individual therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessments, treatment planning, and diagnosis.
You will also train and supervise practicum students and doctoral interns.
Collaboration is key as you work with campus partners within Student Affairs and across the university, serving on committees to shape policies and initiatives that promote student well-being.
You’ll also engage in continuous professional development funded by SCPS!
A unique and heartwarming aspect of this role involves handling SCPS Animal Assisted Therapy dogs during outreach events and therapy sessions, leveraging the therapeutic benefits of animal-assisted interventions! Cover letter with resume submission is required. Please combine into one document.
Psychologist I Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited academic program and having completed a doctoral internship OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) from an APA-accredited academic program with all doctoral degree requirements completed except the dissertation. Completion of the dissertation and graduation from the doctoral program is required within 12 months of hire. Psychologist II Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited academic program plus 2 years of experience providing psychological services post-licensure. Psychologist III Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited academic program plus 6 years of experience providing psychological services post-licensure.
Continuing Why Work at Auburn?
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7/21/2026
Market context
Psychologist openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools and clinical settings, especially for candidates who can support evaluation, counseling, and student or patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an APA-accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D., Alabama licensure within two years, and, for higher grades, substantial post-licensure experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure timeline and prepare examples of assessment and intervention work before applying.
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