Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist

1 week ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Temple University Full time

Grade:
T26

The link below will give you information about the University's T scale.


The Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist at Tuttleman Counseling Services is a generalist clinician with a strong background in and experience with working with clients who may present with autism spectrum disorders and/or other neurodiversity concerns.

Serves as the content area specialist at TCS regarding neurodiversity and autism spectrum disorders and provides training to TCS staff and trainees surrounding working with individuals with these clinical presentations.

In addition, the Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist may be asked to provide input into internal policies and procedures to best support neurodivergent Temple University students.

As part of their clinical responsibilities at TCS, the Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist provides initial consultation assessments for students to assess the type and level of acuity of student presenting concerns and the type of services that can support the student.

They will provide individual and couples counseling, as well as family consultation, as needed, to Temple students.

They are also primarily responsible for leading the Social Xchanges group, a group run out of the Office of Disability Resources and Services for individuals with difficulties with interpersonal communication and relationships.

In addition to the Social Xchanges group, the Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist is responsible for the development and facilitation of a Let's Talk group program:
a drop-in support group that will be conducted in the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) office.

The Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist also assists TCS in providing crisis intervention services, via participation in the TCS counselor-on-duty rotation, as well as participation in a rotating afterhours emergency coverage rotation which includes supporting Protocall, an afterhours support telephone line.

They may also be asked to provide critical incident stress management interventions after traumatic incidents impacting the University community.

They may supervise other staff and may provide supervision to graduate level clinical trainees and conduct didactic seminars as part of the counseling center's training program.

In addition, the Staff Psychologist-Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist leads psycho-education programming for students, is part of the orientation to the counseling center for incoming and other students, and provides consultation for students, parents, and various other offices throughout the University; and may serve on divisional or University-wide committees to support an integrated approach to supporting neurodivergent students at Temple University.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Tuttleman Counseling Services (TCS) has a deep commitment to promoting inclusion and the affirmation of diverse identities and provides excellent service to Temple student users of counseling services, and administrative support to a large professional staff of physicians, psychologists, social workers, and professionals in training.

TCS provides culturally sensitive mental health services that support the psychological health of the diverse community of Temple students and thereby their academic success.

This role contributes to a positive university experience for every student. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position (on-campus and remote).

Required Education & Experience:


Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology and have licensure (or be license-eligible) in the state of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, along with at least three years of directly related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

(If unlicensed, it is expected that the candidate will obtain their Pennsylvania license within one year of hire.) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.



Required Skills & Abilities:
*Strong clinical skills and specific background in the provision of direct clinical services to individuals presenting with autism and other neurodiversity concerns.
*Demonstrated ability to provide group, individual, couples, and family counseling.
*Ability to provide consultation to TCS staff, TCS trainees, administration, faculty, staff, students, and families regarding mental health issues.
*Ability to develop and facilitate a social skills group designed for individuals who may struggle with interpersonal communication and relationships.
*Ability to provide Critical Incident Stress management debriefing and other interventions for traumatized community members.
*Ability to provide supervision to trainees, and other staff, as necessary.
*Ability to provide training in areas of expertise for the department's didactic seminar for doctoral interns and other forums.
*Ability to assist in the hiring of new staff and the selection of trainees.
*Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
*Ability to participate as part of a counselor-on-duty rotation providing urgent assessments and consultation to students, staff, and trainees.
*Ability to participate in an after-hours emergency coverage rotation, which includes supporting Protocall, an afterhours support telephone line.
*Ability to assist in the orientation of new and transfer students and their parents to Temple University and to counseling center services.
*Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast-paced environment.
*Established commitment to multicultural competencies and cultural humility.
*Demonstrated commitment, skill, and experience in diversity and inclusion programming and clinical experience in working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations.
*Ability to serve as the TCS content expert on neurodiversity and autism spectrum disorders.

Preferred
*Prior experience with the provision of direct clinical services with individuals presenting with autism and other neurodiversity concerns.
*Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and sensitivity to cross cultural issues, with a supportive approach to colleagues.
*Experience working in a college counseling center and/or with young adults.
*Experience providing time-limited and/or short-term, solution-focused clinical services.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs.

The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.



Compliance Statement:

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.

Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.


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