Psychologist, Counseling

Voices for Voices; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI is seeking a Psychologist in Counseling to provide comprehensive psychological services, promote student success, and support a diverse campus community. The role requires licensure or eligibility, APA-accredited doctoral training, and coordination with the Counseling Center and campus partners.

Responsibilities include individual/group therapy, crisis management, supervision of trainees, and outreach initiatives across campus.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or license eligible in Rhode Island within one year.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-approved program.
• Individual and group clinical skills with experience in crisis intervention and consultation.
• Possess sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.
• Adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Experience in one of the following areas: substance use, sports psychology, diversity, Title IX, and/or eating disorders.
• Experience in coordinating campus-wide mental health education programs.
• Pre-doctoral internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship in a university or college counseling center.
• At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling with students experiencing personal/social/family and related concerns while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Some after-hours crisis management as assigned by Director.
• Consult with family members, faculty, staff, and administrators on matters related to the Counseling Center.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate interns and post-doctorate fellows in order for them to meet their licensing requirements to be independent mental health providers.
• Coordinate with one or more other departments on a regular basis.
• Be involved in outreach programming as requested by administrators, faculty, staff, and student organizations.
• Coordinate and assess Counseling Center efforts in a particular area (e.g., substance use, sports psychology, diversity).
• Extended hours required on infrequent occasions for outreach, campus events, or emergency situations.
• This is a full-time 10-month position.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology

Job description

Roger Williams University

Title: Psychologist, Counseling

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Professional and Clerical

Job Type: Full-time Regular

The Psychologist will provide a coordinated and comprehensive system of psychological services aimed at maximizing students' emotional development and student success while promoting respect for self, others, property, and diversity within the Roger Williams University community.

Counseling Services

Provide individual and group counseling with students experiencing personal/social/family and related concerns while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Some after-hours crisis management as assigned by Director.

Consult with family members, faculty, staff, and administrators on matters related to the Counseling Center.

Train, supervise, and evaluate interns and post-doctorate fellows in order for them to meet their licensing requirements to be independent mental health providers.

Coordinate with one or more other departments on a regular basis.

Additional Functions

Be involved in outreach programming as requested by administrators, faculty, staff, and student organizations.

Coordinate and assess Counseling Center efforts in a particular area (e.g., substance use, sports psychology, diversity).

Extended hours required on infrequent occasions for outreach, campus events, or emergency situations.

This is a full-time 10-month position.

Job Requirements

Must be licensed or license eligible in the State of Rhode Island within one year of start date.

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an A.P.A. approved program.

Individual and group clinical skills with experience in crisis intervention and consultation.

Possess sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.

Adherence to legal and ethical standards.

Experience in one of the following areas: substance use, sports psychology, diversity, Title IX, and/or eating disorders.

Experience in coordinating campus-wide mental health education programs.

Pre-doctoral internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship in a university or college counseling center.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: [phone] / Email Address: [e-mail]