Staff Psychologist

Student Counseling and Psychological Services; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Counseling and Psychological Services in Georgia seeks a Staff Psychologist to provide direct counseling, evaluation, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy to diverse student populations. You will administer assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with campus partners.

You will also develop psycho-educational workshops, support continuing education for licensure, and supervise trainees while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D, or Ed.D from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program at an accredited college or university and an APA approved (or equivalent) internship.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Georgia.
• A temporary or permanent license from the state of Georgia must be obtained by the date of first employment.
• Two years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to those of university students.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services such as individual, group, and couples/relational psychotherapy to students, to include administration and interpretation of assessment instruments, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, and consultation.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records.
• Provide clinical supervision to master's and doctoral level counseling interns/trainees.
• Coordinate specific SCAPS initiatives that enhance treatment or prevention services.
• Develop and conduct psycho-educational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address the preventative and developmental needs of students.
• Collaborate with other campus departments, campus committees, and student organizations to provide joint programming for students.
• Provide training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty, and staff regarding relevant mental health concerns of university students.
• Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance, and maintain current professional trends for university counseling centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Prioritization

Data troubleshooting

Education

APA-accredited doctoral program

APA internship

Georgia licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Staff Psychologist provides direct counseling and psychotherapeutic services to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through evaluation, crisis intervention, and brief individual, couples and/or group psychotherapy. Administer psychological tests, including educational, vocational, and personality assessments. Develop and implement campus outreach and preventive programs of consolation and education related to the mental health needs of students; advise administrators, students, faculty, and staff concerning student mental health concerns.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Provide psychological services such as individual, group, and couples/relational psychotherapy to students, to include administration and interpretation of assessment instruments, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, and consultation. Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records. Provide clinical supervision to master's and doctoral level counseling interns/trainees. Coordinate specific SCAPS initiatives that enhance treatment or prevention services.

DEVELOP AND CONDUCT PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Develop and conduct psycho-educational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address the preventative and developmental needs of students. Collaborate with other campus departments, campus committees, and student organizations to provide joint programming for students. Provide training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty, and staff regarding relevant mental health concerns of university students.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance, and maintain current professional trends for university counseling centers.

OTHER

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Ph.D., Psy.D, or Ed.D from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program at an accredited college or university and an APA approved (or equivalent) internship. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Georgia. A temporary or permanent license from the state of Georgia must be obtained by the date of first employment. Two years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to those of university students.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in a university counseling center setting. Experience providing group and couples/relational psychotherapy. Experience and proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Experience providing crisis services and treating more severe mental health concerns. Prior clinical experience and expertise with a varied clinical caseload. Experience providing outreach presentations on mental health topics relevant to university students.

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet competing deadlines, and troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple, competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and various stakeholder groups while contributing effectively in collaborative team environments.