Postdoctoral Resident

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Postdoctoral Resident

Posting Number: 2026461

Location: San Marcos

Department: Counseling Center

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,635

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an APA Accredited doctoral internship.
• Minimum of ABD status in a doctoral psychology program by the residency start date.
• Willingness to commit to remaining in the position for the minimum of 12 months unless otherwise negotiated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an APA Accredited doctoral internship in a university counseling center setting.
• Team orientation.
• Interpersonal flexibility.
• Experience providing services to individuals and groups with various lived experiences and with clinical presentations.

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Resident will engage in several general university counseling center clinical staff roles.

Job Duties:

• Initial consultations and intakes.
• Individual and group therapy.
• Crisis intervention.
• Educational programming.
• Outreach and consultation.
• Participation in training of interns and practicum students.
• Residents will receive two (2) hours per week of clinical supervision by a licensed psychologist.
• Additional time for professional development activities and training with professional staff will also be provided.
• May assist with filling embedded counselor duties as needed.
• Residents will have an opportunity to negotiate the option to spend a small amount of time focusing on an area of professional interest that also mutually benefits the Counseling Center’s mission.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 04/13/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56682

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56682 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.