Posted: Feb 25, 2026
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Associate Director of Outreach Services/Licensed Psychologist

University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of Outreach Services/Licensed Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services [R0150692]

ROLE of the POSITION

Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director of Outreach Services/Licensed Psychologist. CAPS is an IACS-accredited center within the Student Wellness unit that also includes the departments of health center, CARE center, disability resource center, office of student rights and responsibilities, and military and veterans services. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and integrated service delivery model that offers comprehensive wellness services to a diverse student population. CAPS maintains multiple training programs including an APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Services Psychology, a psychiatric residency program and a practicum training program. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

The Associate Director (AD) of Outreach Services, under the direction of the CAPS Executive Director assists in the leadership and management of CAPS. The AD of Outreach Services collaborates effectively with other members of the CAPS leadership team including the Associate Director of Clinical Services and the Associate Director of Training. CAPS exists to assist students to enhance their psychological health and personal effectiveness, thus empowering them to maximize their academic accomplishment, university involvement, and personal adjustment. The AD position participates in planning, coordination, and implementation of CAPS processes and organizational design. The AD has as primary responsibilities the supervision of clinical senior staff and the oversight and management of certain satellite services. The AD of Outreach Services also provides oversight for CAPS Outreach, Social Media & Technology, and Wellness Promotion. The AD ensures that policies and practices are in accordance with safe, effective and professional conduct, state and federal laws and mandates, licensure requirements, accreditation standards, and UNLV/ Nevada System of Higher Education mandates. Additionally, the AD is responsible to ensure that the CAPS, Student Wellness Unit, Division of Student Affairs and University philosophies and standards are universally disseminated and adhered to. In the absence of the CAPS Executive Director, the AD of Outreach Services along with the Associate Director of Clinical Services and Associate Director of Training may act on behalf of the Executive Director. The AD also provides direct clinical services such as individual therapy, group therapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, educational programming, and consultation with the university community. The AD completes accurate and timely documentation and acknowledges the unique characteristics of each client and provides respectful, professional clinical care to our diverse UNLV population.     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and [2-3 years of related professional experience as well as at least one year of administrative supervision and managerial experience]. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. Candidates are required to be licensed as a Psychologist and attain licensure as a Psychologist within Nevada by the start date. All candidates must pass a background screening. Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to [email protected]

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants from an APA-Accredited doctoral program and doctoral internship are preferred. Three years of comparable supervisory and managerial experience are preferred as is supervisory and managerial experience in a university counseling center setting. The successful candidate will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, competency in working with a diverse student population, demonstrated skills in administrative supervision and management, and flexibility to manage multiple, competing demands

Additional preferences for this leadership position include (1) clinical and training experience with progressive administrative/supervisory responsibilities; (2) knowledge of and experience working in an integrated service delivery model (3) demonstrated experience with telehealth, brief therapy and step-care treatment (4) demonstrated multicultural competence in all areas of service delivery including supervision and training; (4) success in working with a multidisciplinary treatment team; (5) strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention experience, and (6) excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary is $136,752. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

  • Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Sonaly Silva, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 16, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact [email protected] for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.