Psychologist

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral.
• Performs crisis intervention as needed.
• May conduct individual and group counseling and therapy sessions.
• Provides a wide range of direct clinical services to students and works with faculty and administrators in consultation, outreach and other collaborative initiatives.
• Coordinates with referring physician and family members.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Analytical skills; ability to examine information and draw logical conclusions.
• Communication skills.
• Possess strong communication skills and ability to listen and speak with patients.
• Observational skills.
• Ability to observe and understand the possible meanings of facial expressions, body positions, actions, and interactions.
• Patience.
• Ability to demonstrate patience in interaction with patients.
• People skills.
• Ability to work well with clients, patients, and other medical professionals.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to find treatments or solutions for patients.
• Trustworthiness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust in treating sensitive problems.

Education

• Ph.D. in clinical/counseling psychology is required
  

License/Certifications

• Must be eligible to acquire Psychology License within 2 years of hire date (Clinical/Counseling) or Psychology License (Clinical/Counseling) upon hire.