Staff Clinician (3926)

Summary/Objective

The Staff Clinician 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 Clinician 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.

Work Environment

• The Staff Clinician reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services along with the Clinical Case Manager
• The primary function of this position involves the delivery of clinical services and related activities

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• 35-Exempt
• Project Leader/Advisor B

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• This position requires a mental health professional with a clinical license or license-eligibility as a Psychologist in the District of Columbia

Preferred Education and Experience

• Strong preference given to candidates 3+ years post-license with experience in a college/university counseling center
• Clinical supervision of trainees
• 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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive.

Benefits

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