Intern Clinician

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Department:

Clinical Training

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The primary function of the Intern Clinician is the delivery of clinical services and related activities to fulfill requirements of the Counseling Center’s APA-Accredited pre-doctoral internship program in psychology. This position promotes the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students by providing assessment, time-limited individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, referrals for American University students, and participation in rotation of after-hours emergency coverage. The Intern Clinician provides training and outreach programs to all members of the university community and participates in a variety of training and other professional development activities. This is a one year temporary position.

Essential Functions:

1.) Direct Clinical Services

• Provides direct clinical services, such as individual counseling, urgent care, intake/assessment, and consultations, in order to assess and address the emotional concerns of students, promote a supportive and knowledgeable community with regard to mental health issues, and facilitate students’ connection to the support or treatment they require.

• Provision of clinical supervision of trainees and group counseling may be included in Post-Doc Fellow’s duties depending on the demands on the office.

2.) Consultation and Outreach

• Provides training and outreach programs/services to student groups, staff, faculty, and parents, such as workshops or presentations on topics related to mental health, human development, and counseling center services. 

3.) Training

• Participates in appropriate clinical training as a doctoral trainee, including individual and group supervision, professional development seminar, off-campus conferences or presentations, etc.

4.) Other duties as requested by the Director

• Participation in after-hours emergency coverage as required, and involvement in Center meetings and other activities affecting the efficient functioning of the Center.

Competencies:

• Serving Customers.

• Championing Customer Needs.

• Thinking Broadly.

• Building and Supporting Teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time.

• 40 hours per week.

• Exempt.

Salary Range:

• $43,900 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

• Enrollment in an APA-Accredited PhD or PsyD program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and completion of comprehensive exams in fulfillment of applicant’s graduate program requirements.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

• Candidates must have an understanding of human development and the promotion of healthy growth.

• Strong professional interest and experience working with a diverse student population including students of color, sexual minorities, international students, and students with disabilities.

• Candidates must also have a stated interest, experience, and/or training in the following areas:

  -Assessment and intervention with severe or potentially life-threatening psychological conditions.

  -Provision of clinical supervision.

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