Counseling Psychologist
- 503234
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Mar 25 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Bethany Wellman, 575-646-1512 bwellman@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: We are seeking a dedicated psychologist to join CAPS. Join a collaborative and student-centered counseling team dedicated to supporting wellbeing, access, and student success within a diverse university community. This position provides culturally responsive counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to students presenting a broad range of social, developmental, and psychiatric concerns, while partnering with students to create meaningful treatment plans, coordinate referrals, and deliver compassionate crisis response that promotes safety and resilience. The role includes conducting psycho-diagnostic and safety assessments, consulting with multidisciplinary colleagues, supervising trainees, and developing innovative outreach programs and workshops that reflect the strengths and experiences of a multicultural campus — including Latinx, immigrant, first-generation, and other underrepresented students. You will collaborate with university partners, community mental health resources, and advocacy organizations to enhance holistic care and prevention efforts. Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and must be licensed as a Psychologist in good standing in the State of New Mexico at the time of hire, bringing a strong commitment to inclusive practice, collaboration, and making a lasting impact on students’ lives.
Position Details
Position Title: Counseling Psychologist
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 520700-COUNSELING AND STU DEV CTR
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 76,000
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide culturally sensitive counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients presenting a broad range of social, developmental, and psychiatric concerns. Prepare treatment plans collaboratively with students, including termination and client referral as appropriate. Facilitate crisis/emergency interventions and support colleagues during crises. Collect data about clients through initial consultations and make decisions regarding appropriate referrals. Apply crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate high-risk situations, including decision making related to higher levels of care (e.g., hospitalization). Develop, present, and evaluate educational outreach programs/workshops tailored to the needs of a diverse, multicultural campus community. Coordinate with university officials, employees, and external mental health, substance abuse, and/or law enforcement agencies as necessary. Lead and develop programming that addresses the unique challenges faced by Latinx, immigrant, first-generation, and other underrepresented students. Consult with staff psychologists, counselors, and trainees to coordinate urgent and high-risk cases. Engage in community outreach and build partnerships with local mental health resources and advocacy organizations. Individual and group supervision of practicum and intern trainees, as needed. Psychodiagnostic assessments to include diagnostic clarification assessments and threat and safety assessments, as needed.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Education: PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology Certifications/License: Must be licensed as a psychologist in good standing in the state of New Mexico at time of hire.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
