Psychological Associate

The psychological associate will join an exciting practice that integrates medical care and mental health services in the heart of interior Alaska. SHCC serves a vibrant and diverse student body—including strong representation from Alaska Native, rural, non-traditional, and international populations. The SHCC delivers accessible, confidential, and culturally affirming care through individual psychotherapy, psycho-educational assessment, crisis stabilization, and campus-wide outreach. By combining multidisciplinary healthcare with early intervention and wellness education, the SHCC supports student resilience, academic achievement, and holistic well-being throughout the academic journey.

To thrive at UAF, a psychological associate must bring clinical adaptability, cultural responsiveness, and strong crisis stabilization skills to serve a diverse student body—including Alaska Native, rural, non-traditional, and international populations. Success here requires moving seamlessly between individual psychotherapy, high-acuity crisis management, and comprehensive psychological testing, all while fostering strong collaborative relationships across campus. Given the distinct rhythms and seasonal demands of living and working in Interior Alaska, the ideal candidate demonstrates personal resilience, professional flexibility, and a deep commitment to student wellness and community integration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited postsecondary institution and one year relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; OR Doctorate in relevant field with clinical internship and one year relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Appropriate state licensure may be required. Certification in specialty area (i.e. ANCC or AANP) and a Federal DEA number for prescribing medications may be required.

Preferred:
-Doctorate (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
-Temporary Psychologist License to Practice Under Supervision in Alaska

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applicant review will begin on October 16, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Time on October 15, 2026.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office Temporary HR Coordinator, at bjtappa@alaska.edu

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is term-funded and reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.