Staff Psychologist

Job Description

A full-time staff psychologist has responsibility for providing mental health services to clients including counseling, psycho-education, group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultative services to students, parents, and university community members. Additionally, this position has significant involvement in supervision and training activities for our doctoral practicum students, shared responsibility for maintenance of the counseling center website as well as other potential duties as assigned by the Director of the Counseling Center and related to the Center’s programs and mission.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• Minimum two years of university counseling center experience
• Prior supervisory/training experience with doctoral students (can include APA- accredited internship experience)
• Demonstrated awareness, value and experience in culturally responsive mental health practice

Education

• PsyD or PhD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program

Licenses/Certifications/Credentials

• Licensure in the state of Indiana or license-eligibility within one year of employment
• HSPP within one year of employment if hired prior to licensure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Includes supervisory responsibilities within pre-doctoral practicum training program.

Clinical Services

• Provide culturally competent counseling and consultation
• Perform assessments and provide individual, group, and couples counseling to students
• Provide walk-in services and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners and office physician when appropriate in cases requiring services of both the counseling center and health services
• Adhere to professional ethics standards established by the American Psychological Association and to professional regulations as mandated by State of Indiana licensing board
• Provide supervision and/or training to clinical graduate students in the field of mental health and participating in the counseling center practicum training program.

Outreach & Consultation Services

• Engage in third-party consultation with faculty, staff, families, students, and others about mental health concerns impacting students
• Provide in-service training to the residence directors and resident assistants on issues related to mental health
• Assist with outreach development, campus presentations, and implementation
• Work collaboratively with staff in other departments to identify student needs and develop or facilitate mental health programming or services to those in need
• Serve on committees as appropriate or as requested by Director of Counseling, Vice President for Student Experience, Success & Belonging, Provost, or President of the University Administrative and support
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducation and outreach partnerships
• Complete documentation and case management and enter appropriate, accurate, and timely information into electronic management system of client records
• Maintain awareness of current research and best practices in university counseling centers
• Consult and collaborate with other disciplines in the delivery of total client/patient care
• Maintain legal, ethical, and moral standards of mental health care using sound clinical judgment
• Assist with update and maintenance of UIndy Student Counseling Center website

General Essential Duties

• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center