Psychologist II, Center for Counseling and Student Development
- Employer
- University of Delaware
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
Job No: 501423
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Health Services, Full Time
PAY GRADE: 32E
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) is a
multi-disciplinary, comprehensive student learning and
psychological wellbeing program providing a diverse array of
culturally informed services so that students can be more
successful in their academic, personal, and career pursuits. The
CCSD is IACS accredited and sponsors interdisciplinary training
including an APA-accredited doctoral internship. CCSD is situated
within the Wellbeing Unit which seeks to integrate service care
delivery in a seamless, holistic, and effective manner with
excellence in clinical care and team functioning at its core. The
Wellbeing Unit is part of the Division of Student Life (SL), whose
mission is to advance equity and inclusion, deepen student learning
and drive holistic development through education, experiences, and
communities.
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Clinical Services,
the Psychologist II is a licensed, experienced clinician invested
in the success of the Center’s mission to meet the mental health
needs of our student population. The Psychologist II engages in
clinical service provision including individual and group
counseling and crisis management. The Center operates from a brief
therapy model and requires clinicians to be adept at working in a
fast-paced, team environment. Such work is generally highly
sensitive and requires astute clinical judgment and thorough
familiarity of ethical and legal procedures. The Psychologist II
also plays a critical role in the training program inclusive of a
variety training and supervision opportunities. The Center provides
outreach to our diverse student body requiring incumbents to be
competent working across differences. The Center also provides
consultation to faculty and staff across the university, requiring
skillful oral and written professional communications with a wide
variety of stakeholders.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Professionalism and Alignment
• Serve as an approachable resource for faculty, staff, students,
families, and community partners.
• Model professionalism in staff and clinical interactions, foster
healthy team dynamics, demonstrate alignment with the CCSD
leadership team, and uphold the vision, values, and goals of the
center.
• Take a proactive role in departmental operations and functions as
assigned and in alignment with center goals. Demonstrate
flexibility in pivoting to respond to center needs.
• Serve on committees and/or perform special projects as directed
and in accordance with center goals.
Clinical Services
• Provide effective, high quality, evidence-based individual and
group counseling and psychotherapy.
• Maintain case load as assigned.
• Assess, evaluate, and diagnose a wide range of psychological
disorders and personal, educational, and career development
problems in undergraduate and graduate students.
• Formulate case conceptualizations and develop, execute, monitor,
and modify treatment plans that reflect evidence-based
interventions that can be accomplished in a short-term model.
• On a rotating basis as assigned, respond to campus-wide weekday
and evening crisis situations including those that are life
threatening as the designated University authority for the handling
of mental health crisis situations in the University
community.
• Maintain legally and ethically sound documentation and electronic
medical record practices.
Training
• Provide support for and orientation of trainees to CCSD such as
orientation, training seminars, consultation, and evaluation of
applications among other duties.
• Supervise the counseling and clinical work of graduate
students-in-training. This will include supervising trainees at all
levels depending on the needs of the center (e.g., externship,
internship, post-doctoral/pre-licensed trainees) in alignment with
CCSD mission and Training program goals as assigned. When needed,
the Psychologist II will provide supervision to more than one
individual concurrently.
• Supervise the counseling and clinical work of post-doctoral staff
members who are working towards Delaware licensure in alignment
with CCSD mission as assigned.
• Maintain timely supervision records in accordance with legal,
ethical, and CCSD standards.
Consultation and Liaison
• Connect and liaise with campus colleagues and student
organizations developing relationships and programming to engage
and improve students’ experiences on campus as directed and in
accordance with center goals.
• Provide consultation to students, professionals, faculty, and
administrators for issues which have psychological dimensions as
directed and in accordance with center goals.
Outreach Programming
• Provide outreach to others on campus as directed and in
accordance with center goals.
• Initiate, develop, and provide student programs designed to
enhance the intellectual, social, and personal growth of University
students.
Competency
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of State and federal laws such as
State of Delaware Child Abuse Reporting laws, FERPA, Title IX, and
Clery Act.
• Maintain professional licensure and professional competence
through appropriate continuing education opportunities.
Other
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform special projects in a timely manner as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Licensed Psychologist in State of Delaware (or license eligible
in Delaware).
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the development of
emerging adults; organizational and group dynamics, and student
development issues and theory.
• Effective interpersonal communication and team skills are
required.
• Excellent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
skills.
• Ability to assess and record symptoms, reactions, and treatment
progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of
care, including FERPA.
• Ability to use independent judgment; ability to manage
confidential information.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Understanding of State of Delaware Child Abuse Reporting law,
FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and trends in legal liability within
college counseling center operations.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
in a diverse community and rapidly changing technical
environment.
• Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where
diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing
needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities,
cultures, and backgrounds.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, computer skills, and
web navigation abilities.
Special Requirement:
• Flexible work schedule required. Position may require early
mornings, evening, and weekend hours.
Notice of Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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