About This Role
This staff psychologist role provides direct counseling and psychotherapeutic services to university students, covering evaluation, crisis intervention, and various forms of psychotherapy. The position also involves administering psychological tests, developing campus outreach programs, and advising on student mental health concerns.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological services such as individual, group, and couples/relational psychotherapy to students
- Administer and interpret assessment instruments
- Develop treatment plans
- Manage cases and coordinate care
- Advocate for clients
- Provide crisis intervention and consultation
- Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records
- Provide clinical supervision to master's and doctoral level counseling interns/trainees
- Coordinate specific SCAPS initiatives that enhance treatment or prevention services
- Develop and conduct psycho-educational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address the preventative and developmental needs of students
- Collaborate with other campus departments, campus committees, and student organizations to provide joint programming for students
- Provide training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty, and staff regarding relevant mental health concerns of university students
- Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance
- Maintain current professional trends for university counseling centers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ph.D., Psy. D, or Ed.D from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program at an accredited college or university
- APA approved (or equivalent) internship
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Georgia
- A temporary or permanent license from the state of Georgia must be obtained by the date of first employment
- Two years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to those of university students
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
- Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet competing deadlines, and troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism