Staff Psychologist

Title: Staff Psychologist

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $72,000/Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 E2

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, this staff psychologist provides direct mental health services to our eligible student population, maintaining a limited caseload while supervising advance practicum trainees. Such services include psychoeducation, diagnostic assessments, crisis management, treatment planning, and group and individual evidence-based treatment interventions while documenting all clinical contacts and services in a thorough and timely manner. The position will include providing relevant outreach services to the USI campus community and the greater Evansville community at-large. All services provided will be consistent with established standards of care and adhere to all legal and ethical guidelines for the profession.

This psychologist position will collaborate closely with the CAPS Director and leadership team to develop training program for doctoral practicum students and possibly other graduate level trainees that is comprehensive, effective and grounded in best practices. It is a priority to shape a supportive, innovative training environment that reflects our commitment to excellence, teamwork and student success.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• This psychology position will serve as a primary leader in shaping the CAPS advance doctoral practicum program with the goal of maintaining a cohort of three to four advanced practicum trainees from APA approved doctoral psychology programs. Responsibilities include working as a team member to design and implement the training program in alignment with APA training standards, coordinating weekly consultation and didactic seminars, providing individual supervision and overseeing trainee evaluation and program development.
  
  
• Assess the mental health needs of students through diagnostic evaluations, clinical observation, psychometric instruments (relevant to the professional credential) and other clinically indicated means. Establish mental health diagnoses consistent with the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
  
  
• Apply knowledge of mental health theories, global competencies, psychopathology, and clinical research to establish case conceptualizations and develop client-centered treatment plans for a wide range of presenting concerns within the context of the developmental nature of the student population. Determine the clinically indicated level of care required, the need for specialized services and the ability of Counseling and Psychological Services to meet students’ needs in accordance with established policies.
  
  
• Provides evidence based individual and group intervention designed to assist the entire student population with a wide range of presenting concerns, and with the flexibility to offer these services both in-person and via tele-behavior health.
  
  
• Work from a time-limited model of psychotherapy and maintain a limited caseload (determined in conjunction with the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services).
  
  
• Document all clinical services in a timely manner and in accordance with professional standards.
  
  
• Assess level of risk, provide appropriate and timely crisis intervention. When clinically indicated, assist and coordinate higher level of care utilizing community mental health resources (including voluntary and involuntary hospitalization).
  
  
• Adheres to a scope of practice that is consistent with established competencies as determined by education, training, experience, and legal standards. Provides services consistent with the standard of care for the profession and adheres to all legal and ethical guidelines.
  
  
• Maintains and enhances professional competencies by attending workshops and conferences, obtaining relevant certifications and through membership(s) in professional associations.
  
  
• Provides outreach and supportive programming to the university community with an emphasis on mental health awareness.
  
  
• Provides regular and emergency consultation to faculty, staff, and other concerned parties.
  
  
• Performs duties of specialized focus as assigned based on levels of training and experience.
  
  
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills