Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow to join its Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS). The fellow will evaluate students with psychological distress, provide crisis intervention, and collaborate with the student affairs team to support mental health. Applicants should have a pre-doctoral internship in psychology and familiarity with diverse mental health issues. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Familiarity with diversity and multicultural issues.
• Experience in college mental health preferred.
• Skills in areas such as eating disorders and LGBTQ issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students experiencing psychological distress.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief counseling.
• Consult with faculty and staff on mental health issues.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Brief Counseling

Evaluation of psychological distress

Outreach

Consultation

Education

Pre-doctoral internship in psychology

Job description

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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

For the last several decades, Georgetown Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) has had a training program for psychologists in training, both full-time post-internship positions (as requested here and known as Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows, CAPS – Georgetown University) and practicum students who have not yet had an internship (unpaid and part-time). These positions extend the reach of the department clinically and in terms of outreach efforts.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Evaluation of students with psychological distress
• Crisis intervention
• Brief Counseling
• Outreach
• Consultation to deans, parents, faculty, and staff regarding student mental health issues
• NOTE: all tasks are done under supervision of licensed CAPS psychologists
  
  

Work Interactions

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at CAPS report directly to the Associate Director for Psychology Training, who operates under the oversight of the CAPS Director. Fellows also receive clinical supervision from fully licensed staff psychologists in order to ensure the provision of high-quality care to students. Their interactions extend beyond CAPS to various departments within the Division of Student Affairs, and they frequently serve as mental health consultants to deans, professors, and parents, reinforcing the department's commitment to fostering student well-being across campus.

Requirements And Qualifications

Pre-doctoral internship in psychology or a related field. Familiarity and skill in one or more of

the following areas: diversity and multicultural issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and sexual

assault trauma.

Preferred qualifications: College mental health experience.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [e-mail].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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