"Psychologist/Counselor"

Job Description

The Psychologist/Counselor will work collaboratively with other members of the Counseling Services team to offer a range of clinical services to KCU medical, dental, and graduate students. Key components of the position include the following: providing psychotherapy; developing and implementing psychoeducational outreach programs; supervising trainees; and providing consultation (as appropriate) to members of the campus community.

Please attach a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vita during the application process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, couple, and group counseling for students (in person and/or virtually, via telepsychology)
• Offer virtual and in-person presentations as well as other outreach services, as needed (e.g. new student orientation, workshops on test anxiety, time management, relationships, coping skills, etc.).
• Participate in crisis response during a student mental health emergency
• Maintain professional licensure by completing continuing education and all other requirements
• Collaborate with Learning Enhancement team and other departments across campus to provide student support and programming
• Represent Counseling Services department and KCU favorably, in accordance with established core values and expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
• Provides guidance and supervision to Practicum Trainees

Supportive Functions:

• Contribute writing for informational and educational outreach (e.g., emails, Canvas/website content) to students on psychological and wellbeing topics
• Complete other administrative tasks (e.g., report-writing, maintaining Medicat calendar, progress notes).
• Assist in developing department goals and objectives
• When appropriate, consult with faculty and staff regarding students' mental health needs. Participate in interdisciplinary support committee meetings for at-risk students
• Attend regular team meetings and other required University activities

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required. Doctorate preferred. Degree must be from an accredited University, in the field of mental health
• Missouri license to provide mental health services
• Preference of 3 - 5 years' experience counseling undergraduate or graduate level students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications