Duties
and Responsibilities :
Allocation of time to direct services
- In keeping with national standards, up to 65% of time will be devoted to providing direct services, particularly during times of peak demand. This allocation of time will vary, however, depending on the demand for services the Center experiences during the year. During times of lower demand less time may be devoted to direct services and more time may be devoted to other duties, as assigned by the Clinical Director. Direct services include providing initial triage and intake assessments, individual and group counseling and psychotherapy; crisis intervention; case management / care coordination; and psychological assessment.
- All of the time allocations listed are approximate and will vary significantly depending on demand for services and other factors.
- Provide consultation to campus partners and key stakeholders regarding student welfare and crisis management response.
- Lead postvention efforts and services.
- Coordinate care with community partners and establish clinical referral relationships with community health care providers.
Individual and group counseling and psychotherapy for students, psychological assessment, case management / care coordination
Conduct individual and group counseling and psychotherapy following legal, clinical, ethical and professional standards.Develop treatment plans based on diagnostic information.Provide case management / care coordination for students referred to community-based treatment.Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including mandated assessments of risk to self or others. Serve as a member of the Universities Confidential Care Team. Provide support and clinical services to students impacted by sexual or gender-based violence. Perform trauma informed student outreach as needed.Crisis intervention
Assessment of risk to self or othersAssessment for possible hospitalizationInitiate legally mandated reporting of suspected abuse of minors, elderly, or disable persons.Initiate legally mandated reporting of risk or danger to others.Provide urgent care coordination / case management.Provide individual or group debriefings in response to distressing events. Coordinate the mobile crisis response for students with psychiatric emergences with key campus partners and community agencies as indicated.Coverage of Center triage hours
Supervise triage services and care in the Clinical Director’s absenceProvide brief assessment of students’ psychological needs.Arrange for follow-up counseling as needed.Provide case management / care coordination as needed.After-hours emergency coverage (rotated among staff, typically no more than 6-7 weeks per year)
On a rotating basis, carry Center’s emergency cell phone and be available for after-hours crisis intervention and urgent consultation with members of the university community.In consultation with Director and other Wellness colleagues, coordinate Wellness’ response to after-hours psychological emergenciesConsultation and outreach
Provide psychological consultation and psycho-educational programing to university community as relevant to the Center’s mission.Develop psycho-educational programming.Participate in campus committees and task forces as needed or assigned.Serve as a consultant for campus partners seeking to develop culturally responsive and equitable wellbeing programmingTraining and clinical supervision of interns and other trainees
Provide clinical supervision to interns and other trainees, as assigned.Develop and provide seminars for interns and other trainees, as assigned. Serve as a team member and content expert in the American Psychological Association Clinical Internship accreditation processes.Administration, following Center policies and procedures
Maintain clinical documentation following Center, state, and HIPAA guidelines.Attend and participate in staff meetings.Attend and participate in CC case consultation Wellness InCa Team meetings.Attend and participate in training and supervision meetings.Coordinate services with other practitioners and agencies.Ensure supervision is infused with key principles of the Student Affairs Thriving Staff Model. Update key campus partners when appropriate (Director of Title IX, AVP of Wellness, Dean of Students, Confidential Care Team)Contribute to or lead additional division / campus projects outside of typical duties to help further accomplish student or organizational goals. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc or ongoing, depending on the project.Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology (preferably APA-accredited) with internship in Professional Psychology (preferably APA-accredited) requiredOne (1) year working as a psychologist or postdoctoral candidate.Formal training and / or educational course work in psychological testing and assessment.Licensure as a psychologist.Current knowledge of and adherence to ethical, legal, and professional guidelines required.Special interest coursework, supervised experience and programming background as agency needs dictate required.Preferred Qualifications :
Two (2) years supervising clinical or counseling staff, (can be part of a doctoral training experience).Previous experience in university counseling center.Previous experience providing trauma informed response to individuals impacted by gender or sexual violence.Previous experience in clinical supervision.Previous experience in providing mental health consultation in primary care setting.Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Performs all duties in a culturally responsive and ethical manner.Performs other duties as required.Adheres to the highest ethical standards.Understands and follows policies as outlined in the Mental Health and Behavioral Health Manual.Familiarity with Catholic higher education and willingness to support the Catholic mission and vision of the University.Current knowledge of and adherence to ethical, legal, and professional guidelines.Special interest coursework, supervised experience and programming background as agency needs dictate.Supervisory skills.Demonstrated counseling and communication skills.Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
