Psychologist

Title: Psychologist

Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt

Pay Grade: PE 10

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Department: Counseling and Psych Services

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Provide brief psychological counseling, intake assessments, and crisis intervention; direct/assist with graduate student training and supervision. Provide consultation, preventive, and psycho-educational services to students, faculty, and staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide individual and group psychological counseling for students with psychological and developmental concerns.
* Evaluate and diagnose students utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and clinical interviews.
* Prepare accurate, timely reports and other documents relating to therapy functions.
* Plan, implement, or assist with graduate student training and supervision per State of Michigan requirements.
* Develop and implement preventive and other psychoeducational programs. Participate in new student orientation and other programs to support student engagement, development and retention.
* Utilize appropriate crisis management and debriefing skills to handle individual and campus emergencies.
* Keep abreast of State psychology license requirements.
* Act in place of Director if required.
* Perform related Departmental duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology is necessary.

Full License (or license eligible) as a Psychologist in the state of Michigan is necessary.

Candidate must pass the psychologist licensing examination within twelve (12) months of the start date if not completed at the hire date.

Three years of experience providing psychological treatment is necessary.

DSM diagnostic skills and demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment for a wide range of diagnoses are necessary.

Therapeutic knowledge and experience in treating a young adult population with a broad range of developmental issues and major psychological problems, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, sexual abuse and assault, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders, is necessary.

Willingness and ability to work within a brief therapy model are necessary.

Demonstrated sensitivity to multicultural issues and an ability to relate to diverse and under-represented populations is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree from an APA-accredited institution is strongly preferred.

APA-accredited internship is strongly preferred.

Excellent presentation skills are preferred.

Experience in crisis management is preferred.

Experience in a college or university counseling service or mental health service is preferred.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Appointment Percentage:

100%