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Department

Clinical Services

Time Type

Full time

Job Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Modality

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Summary

Job Description:

The Staff Psychologist promotes the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students by providing assessment, time-limited individual counseling/psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, referrals for American University students, and participation in rotation of after-hours emergency coverage. The Staff Psychologist also provides training and supervision using an integrative orientation for clinical trainees in a graduate level psychology program (including an APA-accredited internship); and participates in activities throughout the university. The person in this position adheres to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Direct Clinical Services
• Provides direct clinical services, such as individual or group counseling, crisis intervention, intakes, and consultations, in order to assess and address the emotional concerns of students, promote a supportive and knowledgeable community with regard to mental health issues, and facilitate students’ connection to the support or treatment they require.
• Clinical Training and Supervision
• Provides clinical training and supervision to graduate student clinicians, including individual or group supervision, seminar presentations.
• Participates in other activities related to the clinical training programs of the Center, such as trainee selection, orientation, and evaluation.
• Professional Participation
• Participates in program development, review and development of policies and procedures, staff meetings and other activities affecting the efficient and effective functioning of the Center.
• Participates in Center, division, or university committees or task groups. Participates in activities related to university employment, such as HR training and the performance management process.
• Participates in peer supervision, professional development, or other training to develop and refine professional skills and knowledge.
• Consultation and Outreach
• Provides training and outreach programs/services to student groups, staff, faculty, and parents, such as workshops or presentations on topics related to mental health, human development, and counseling center services.
• Other Duties As Assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides direct supervision for Intern Clinicians as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Championing Customer Needs.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
• Building and Supporting Teams.
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
• Developing Plans.
• Managing Talent.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Full-Time.
• 35 hours per week.
• Must be available to provide after-hours emergency coverage as required.
  
  

Salary Range

• $80,000 - $83,000 annually.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Preferred Education/Experience

• 3+ years post-license with experience in a college/university counseling center.
• Clinical supervision of trainees.
• Understanding of human development and the promotion of healthy growth.
• Strong professional interest and experience working with a diverse student population including students of color, international students, students with disabilities, and first generation college students.
• Experience in assessing and intervening with severe or potentially life-threatening psychological conditions.
• Sophisticated understanding of integrative and psychodynamic theory and experience providing clinical supervision.
• Experience/interest in providing outreach programming.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in the District of Columbia at the time of hire.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

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