Advanced Mental Health Resident

Advanced Mental Health Resident

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Job Code 21211Y
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req6994
Unit Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU
Department DSA - University Counseling Services
Department Website Link https://counseling.vcu.edu/
Location VCU
Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Position primary purpose and general responsibilities:
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) University Counseling Services (UCS) invites applications for one, one-year, full time, Advanced Mental Health Resident. This position will be housed at the Monroe Park Campus office location and may involve some evening hours. This position entails working with undergraduate, graduate, and health professional students. We are a dynamic center committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and invite applicants who share similar values. General duties include initial assessments, brief individual therapy, group therapy, crisis work, and consultation with university faculty and staff. Additional duties may include provision of supervision and outreach. Supervision by a licensed senior staff professional will be provided. Additional information about University Counseling services can be found here, and the Advanced Mental Health Residency here.

University Slotting 22011Y; State Role Code 49211

Application review will begin March 13, 2023, and the position is open until filled.
Salary is $43,239 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The start date is August 10, 2025.

Qualifications The successful candidate must have earned either: a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, or a master’s degree in social work by start date, as well as completion of a supervised clinical internship or work equivalent experience. Psychology applicants
must have graduated from APA-accredited programs and have completed APA- accredited internships. ABD candidates will be considered. Additionally, the position requires evidence of strong clinical skills, excellent interpersonal skills including oral and
written communication, the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary counseling center team, and demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence.
FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 100
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position Yes
E-Class UF - University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible Yes
Salary Range $43,239
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 8/10/2025
Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Megan Guinn
mguinn@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply Application, cover letter, current vita, and identify three references, one of whom is a current supervisor.