Center for Behavioral Health Staff Psychologist (Dual Post linked to Job ID 58734 Center for Behavioral Health Staff Senior Psychologist)

Center for Behavioral Health

Location: 12837 Flushing Meadows Dr. Ste 220, Town & Country, MO 63131

UMSL Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) seeks an enthusiastic, client-focused psychologist to join our team. For over 40 years, CBH has been dedicated to providing high-quality, timely, and grant-funded psychological services to children and adolescents - especially those who would not otherwise have access to professional mental health care. Our programs remove financial barriers and serve families across the St. Louis-metropolitan area through several no-cost evaluation initiatives addressing a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns.

At CBH, you'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to advancing mental health equity. We provide the resources and structured systems you need to meet productivity expectations without compromising quality, and we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and career growth within a collaborative, supportive environment.

To learn more about our services and community partnerships, visit www.umsl.edu/cbh/index.html or contact Dr. Heather Derix at derixh@umsl.edu.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Psychological Evaluations

• Complete comprehensive assessments for children and adolescents, including test administration, scoring and interpretation, and report writing.
• Explain complex or sensitive information to clients and families with clarity and empathy to build consensus.

Maintain Productivity Standards

• Uphold monthly billable hour expectations while benefiting from CBH's established support team infrastructure and strong referral network.

Collaborate and Consult

• Provide consultation to CBH staff and trainees and deliver psychoeducational presentations to community organizations and university employees as needed.

Professional Development and Growth

• Actively participate in CBH's professional development program, including workshops, case conferences, and training opportunities.
• Demonstrate progression toward advanced roles within the clinic by expanding clinical expertise and leadership contributions.

Other Duties

• May lead small projects as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week

Doctorate degree in Psychology and licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) as a Psychologist within the State of Missouri.

Clinical Expertise in Assessment: Demonstrated experience conducting psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, including test administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing.
Familiarity with Evidence-Based Practices: Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with standardized assessment tools and best practices for diagnosing behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders.
Productivity and Time Management Skills: Ability to meet billable hour expectations while maintaining high-quality standards in clinical documentation and client care.
Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for working within a multidisciplinary team and explaining complex findings to families and referral sources.

Salary Range: $59,767.60-$84,968.00 per year
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Psychologist
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.