Staff Psychologist (3926)

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Summary/Objective

The Staff Psychologist promotes the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students by providing assessment, time-limited individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, referrals for American University students, and participation in rotation of after-hours emergency coverage. The Staff Psychologist also provides training and supervision using an integrative orientation for clinical trainees in a graduate level psychology program (including an APA-accredited internship); and participates in activities throughout the university. The person in this position adheres to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

1. Direct Clinical Services: Provides direct clinical services, such as individual or group counseling, crisis intervention, intakes, 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.
2. Clinical Training and Supervision: Provides clinical training and supervision to graduate student clinicians, including individual or group supervision, seminar presentations. Participates in other activities related to the clinical training programs of the Center, such as trainee selection, orientation, and evaluation.
3. Professional Participation: Participates in program development, review and development of policies and procedures, staff meetings and other activities affecting the efficient and effective functioning of the Center. Participates in Center, division, or university committees or task groups. Participates in activities related to university employment, such as HR training and the performance management process. Participates in peer supervision, professional development, or other training to develop and refine professional skills and knowledge.
4. 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.
5. Other duties as requested by the Director of Clinical Services.
6. After-Hours Emergency Coverage: Provides after-hours emergency coverage as required.
7. Contributes to the profession by presenting at conferences, writing, and publishing.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides direct supervision for Intern Clinicians as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Must be available to provide after-hours emergency coverage as required.

Salary Range

• Commensurate with experience.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years post-license with experience in a college/university counseling center.
• Clinical supervision of trainees and 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, international students, students with disabilities, and first generation college students.
• Experience in assessing and intervening with severe or potentially life-threatening psychological conditions.
• Sophisticated understanding of integrative and psychodynamic theory and experience providing clinical supervision.
• Experience/interest in providing outreach programming.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a