University of Scranton
Psychologist
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DepartmentCounseling Center
Job Purpose:As a psychologist, the clinician provides culturally competent intake assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and assessment/testing for the student population as well as consultation with University staff and faculty.
Essential Duties:- Provides individual and group counseling- Designs and leads structured, unstructured, psychoeducational and/or support groups- Provides crisis intervention, including serving in the after-hours consultation rotation.- Provides suicide assessment and management- Provides psychological testing within the scope of their practice (e.g., MMPI-II, CAARS, BDI, BAI, etc.)- Consults with other staff and faculty and serves as a professional resource within the community- Supervises psychology/counseling trainees
Additional Skills Required:- In-depth knowledge of theories and development issues in adolescence and adulthood, particularly interventions, assessments, and crisis management skills as they relate to challenges facing todays college students.- Knowledge of psychotropic medications.- Ability to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit missionKnowledge of DSM-5-TR
- Must be able to support the Universitys commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
- Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission
Minimum Education Requirements:- A doctoral degree in counseling or psychology from an APA accredited program with completion of an APPIC approved internship- Licensed or licensed eligible as a psychologist in Pennsylvania- Completion of Licensing requirements in Pennsylvania
Preferred Education:Minimum Job Experience Requirements:- Three (3) years counseling experience in the mental health and related care fields with late adolescent and/or young adult populations
Preferred Qualifications:- Prior experience in college counseling center setting and/or outpatient/inpatient psychiatric or outpatient counseling treatment settings- Prior training and experience counseling students from diverse backgrounds- Experience in suicide assessment and crisis management- Prior supervisory experience of trainees
Schedule/Work Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Annual Schedule:9
Special Instructions to Applicants:Posting Number:S0735P
To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/6928