"Staff Psychologist"

Staff Psychologist

Company: University of Georgia

Job Location:

Category: Counseling and Psychological Services

Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

CAPS Psychologists are essential members of the CAPS Professional Staff, providing primary, secondary, and tertiary services to eligible members of the UGA community within CAPS’ scope of service. These services include group therapy, individual therapy, crisis interventions, outreach, training, and consultation. Clinicians can also provide internal or external referrals as needed for optimal care. Services are delivered in accordance with UHC and CAPS policies and procedures. Clinicians follow professional and organizational standards for care and documentation. All are valued team members who participate in performance improvement initiatives and engage in team activities, such as required meetings and committees. As a thriving and growing training site, CAPS relies on all staff to contribute to the growth and development of trainees.

Qualifications

UHC Minimum:

• Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology or a closely related field from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program and an APA approved (or equivalent) internship.
• Must initiate the licensure process before the date of hire.
• Must successfully complete the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) within six months of hire.
• Must complete all licensure requirements within 12 months of hire.
• 2 or more years experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development is similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.
• Skill and/or interest in preventative psychological education and outreach programs.
• AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required. Can obtain after start date.

UHC Preferred:

• Full independent licensure within the State of Georgia by the date of first employment.
• 1 year or more of experience working in a college counseling center.
• 2 or more years working in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Training and 2 years or more of experience working with individuals from traditionally underserved populations – first generation, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Latinx, rural, veterans
• Training and 2 years or more of experience working in a setting involved in the training and supervision of counseling and psychotherapy to students in training or post-graduate professionals.

Duties/Responsibilities

(65%) Client/Patient Direct and Support Services:

• Clinical evaluation and counseling/psychotherapy to groups, couples, and individuals, provide crisis counseling, consultation and limited student outreach.
• Provide clinical supervision of new staff, as well as treatment planning, coordinating, referral, and documentation.

(15%) Training:

• Active involvement in all training programs including supervision of trainees, and educational activities

(10%) Outreach and Community Engagement:

• Provide clinical workshops and liaison services to students, students groups, and member of the UGA community.

(10%) Administrative Tasks and Meetings:

• Be an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups.
• Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community.
• Participate in PI projects.
• Attend staff and other assigned meetings/committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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