St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department: Center for Psychological Services

Job Title: Bilingual Staff Psychologist-Part Time

Reports to: Tara Rooney, Ph.D.

Campus: Queens

Job Description

Primary responsibilities will be to assist Center administration in the coordination and oversight of bilingual (Spanish) service provision at the Center for Psychological Services. The Center for Psychological Services is the primary training site for the doctoral programs in clinical and school psychology at St. John’s University. The Center’s mission is to serve the local community by providing mental health services. This position will involve the provision, and oversight, of bilingual clinical services provided at the Center as well as provision of back-up emergency coverage (as needed/indicated). This position is a part-time (i.e., up to 20 hrs/week), grant funded, 12-month position (with possibility of renewal). Specific duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Provide mental health services in Spanish
• Provide supervision of graduate students and doctoral fellows providing mental health services to clients in Spanish
• Provide back-up consultation on clinical issues if assigned supervisors are unavailable (or if supervisors need to consult with someone)
• Provide (and attend) Center related trainings in cultural competency and engagement, as needed
• Expand Center’s current outreach program to connect with Queens-based agencies and organizations to increase awareness of the Center’s multilingual mental health services
• Assist Center administration to collect and evaluate data to measure the impact of bilingual services at the Center for Psychological Services
• Adherence to the ethical and legal standards of the field
  
  

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or School Psychology
• Licensure as Psychologist in New York State
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Experience in the delivery of psychological services
• Minimum one year experience in providing supervision of psychological services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff, faculty, and students and fellow administrators
• Dedication to the Vincentian and global missions of the University
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description 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.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $58,000. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.