"26-78 Licensed Counselor, Licensed Psychologists, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Tenure Track)"

Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Counseling & Psychological Services (The Counseling Center) invites applications for faculty-ranked non-classroom Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker position. This is a 9-month full-time, non-teaching, tenure track position. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, expertise, and training. The are 3 openings for the search. The positions will begin in August 2026.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The mission of the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (The Counseling Center) is to promote the optimal health of all WCU students through the provision of quality and culturally competent mental health services and education for the campus community. Learn more about West Chester University's Counseling and Psychological Services center.

This non-teaching faculty positions have primary focus on providing mental health services to WCU students; provide short-term individual treatment, group therapy, crisis work, and outreach programming across campus. The ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to the diverse needs and backgrounds of WCU students and collaborate with department counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other University health care professionals to provide care. The work schedule includes four in-office clinical days and one work-from-home day for service and scholarly activities. The schedule requires providing 24 clinical hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Additional compensation is given for those counselors that work during the Winter and Summer breaks.

Responsibility includes:

• Provide psychological counseling to the student population.
• Provide short-term individual treatment, group therapy, crisis work, and outreach programming across campus.
• Provide attention to the diverse needs and backgrounds of WCU students.
• Collaborate with department psychologists/counselors, psychiatrists, and other University health care professionals.
• Engage in scholarly activities (i.e., professional publications and presentations).
• Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
• Supervise graduate-level trainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, or Counselor in Pennsylvania (Applicants that are Pennsylvania license eligible may be considered)
• Clinical experience providing short-term/brief therapy
• Clinical experience providing crisis intervention
• Experience working with a diverse group of clients and cultural backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience working at a University Counseling Center setting; and/or
• Clinical experience providing group therapy; and/or
• Experience providing Outreach Programs; and/or
• Experience providing clinical supervision to practicum students/colleagues; and/or
• Experience working in an electronic medical records system

Special Instructions

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Applicants must successfully complete the application & interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, you must submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• List of three professional references with contact information (Include title, email address, and telephone number)
• Service Statement (see below) (Will be required to provide at a later date)

West Chester University is a community of educators that develops graduates to succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU GRADUATES WILL:

• Apply scientific reasoning and demonstrate quantitative and qualitative literacy
• Collaborate with others to solve problems and address societal needs
• Communicate effectively and participate in civic discourse
• Engage inclusively in a diverse society
• Understand the ethical implications of decisions and the world in which they live

INSTITUTIONAL GOALS:

To fulfill its mission as a public institution serving the Commonwealth, West Chester University will focus on student success and institutional improvement as measured by the degree to which WCU demonstrates:

• Access to learning
• Community and cultural engagement
• Continuous improvement
• Critical thinking
• Inclusion
• Scholarly and creative activities
• Sustainability

Given this, please select from one of the prompts below to create a service statement (no more than 1 page)

Engagement with the Campus Community

• Describe your efforts to create an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. How have you contributed to fostering a sense of belonging in your department or institution?

Mentorship and Student Support

• How have you worked to support and mentor students with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives? Share specific examples of how you have helped students navigate challenges in their academic or professional journeys.

Outreach and Community Involvement

• Discuss your experiences working with community organizations, schools, or educational programs that aim to expand access to higher education. How have you helped ensure broader participation in your field?

Pedagogical and Curricular Contributions

• How have you contributed to developing curricula, programs, or initiatives that are accessible and relevant to a broad range of students? Provide examples of how you have designed or implemented courses that engage with multiple perspectives.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Reflect on your participation in initiatives, committees, or professional development activities that aim to create a welcoming academic environment. How have you collaborated with colleagues to enhance student success and engagement?

Research and Scholarship Impact

• In what ways has your research or scholarly work contributed to increasing opportunities, perspectives, and voices in your field? Describe any projects or initiatives aimed at broadening participation, access or engagement.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.