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Staff Psychologist

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 11, 2022


VCU is a public, urban university with just under 30,000 students located on two campuses in
the capital city of Richmond, VA. University Counseling Services has an APA-accredited pre-
doctoral intern training program. The multidisciplinary staff of UCS includes full-time clinicians
from the fields of psychology and social work.
Application review will begin February 21, 2022 and the position is open until filled. Salary is
commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. To apply,
electronically please submit your letter of interest and current vita to (website)
For additional information about Virginia Commonwealth University and UCS, visit our web
site at https://counseling.vcu.edu/. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) University Counseling Services (UCS) invites
applications for a Senior Staff Psychologist positions. This position will be located at our
Monroe Park Campus and primarily provides services to our undergraduate students, graduate
students and is responsible for coordinating the UCS’ Safe Zone Program.
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
psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, crisis work, trainee supervision, consultation with
university faculty and staff, and other duties as assigned. The position may require working
some evening hours.
Strong preference will be given to professionals who have an interest and experience in
supporting our LGBTQIA student population as well as conducting and developing workshops. This position is eligible for the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), more information is available online at https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/optional-retirement-plan/.

Education and Experience

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling
psychology from an APA accredited doctoral program, ABD in psychology also permitted with
expectation of completed degree within one year of hire date, and completed an APA accredited
internship. The candidate must also be licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The
position also requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written, strong interpersonal
skills, and experience with brief psychotherapy. A demonstrated commitment to the highest
ethical standards of professional practice, as well as an understanding of and commitment to
diversity issues in the delivery of UCS services is also required.
We seek someone who is collaborative in nature, practices good self-care, and possess the ability
to manage a challenging workload while promoting a positive atmosphere and healthy
relationships.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Marginal
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): N/A
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): N/A
Pushing/Pulling: N/A
Standing: Marginal
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Marginal
Walking: Marginal
Climbing: N/A
Reaching: N/A
Bending: N/A
Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: N/A
Extreme Noise: N/A
Vibrations: N/A
Fumes: N/A
Mists/gases: N/A
Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential
Other Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Salary Range: 60,000 - 65,000



Position Details:

Department: University Counseling Services
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100%
Exemption Status: Exempt







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