Staff Psychologist

Knoxville, TN, United States

The Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the position Staff Clinical Psychologist in the Student Counseling Center. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time; non-tenure track staff position.

Student Counseling Center is the university’s primary facility for personal counseling, psychotherapy, and mental health outreach and consultation services. The mission is to promote the psychological, educational, and social well-being of the students at the University of Tennessee and to help prepare them to be productive members of a global society. The Staff Clinical Psychologist is a key member of the clinical team providing both clinical services and supervision for the center’s diverse training programs. The Staff Clinical Psychologist also supports clinical training through the provision of clinical supervision in the center’s diverse training programs.

The Position: Performs all functions of a campus comprehensive counseling center team member. The staff clinical psychologist provides brief assessment, crisis intervention, and traditional forms of psychotherapy (individual, groups, couples) while also engaging with the campus community via outreach and consultation services with faculty, staff, students, and families around mental health concerns. Psychologists in the center also provide training/supervision for master's and doctoral level students in mental health professions, and advanced clinical training/supervision for interns in the center's internship in psychology.

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 14 colleges and 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 36,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Application Process: Please complete the on-line application for full consideration at hr.utk.edu

Applicants should include a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number/s) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

·         Ability to assess and intervene with students in emotional crisis

·         Ability to provide individual, couples, and group counseling/psychotherapy

·         Ability to provide clinical supervision of psychology students in training

·         Ability to provide outreach programming on topics related to college student mental health Ability to provide consultation concerning college student mental health

·         Ability to fulfill job functions in a culturally competent manner

What We Prefer:

Experience: Independently licensed as a clinical psychologist, health service provider for 2 years or more preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·         Experience with college student population or knowledge about issues relevant to college students

·         Experience working with BIPOC, international and LGBTQIA populations

What We Require:

Education: Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Degree must be complete by January 15, 2025 to be considered.

Experience: Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist, Health Service Provider in the State of Tennessee, or ability to obtain license within a specific employment-contingent deadline set by the Director.

With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900 programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state’s flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!

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