Staff Psychologist

Hastings Center, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard University seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to provide counseling and diagnostic services to students in distress, with experience in telehealth and in-person service delivery. The role includes supervision of trainees, outreach workshops, and reporting requirements across a hybrid online and on-campus setting.

The position emphasizes cultural humility, social justice, and collaboration with deans, directors, and students.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology is required.
• Licensed or license-eligible within 2 years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and diagnostic services to students in emotional distress.
• Offer crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Screen and interview intake and same-day clients; prepare concise descriptions for disposition.
• Provide outreach, workshops, and psychoeducational information.
• Teach in-service courses and supervise trainees.
• Prepare detailed reports, case histories, and treatment plans; train staff on EHR use.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Telehealth platforms

EHR systems

Cultural humility

Workshop facilitation

Supervision

Intake interviews

Education

Doctoral degree

Licensed or license-eligible

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.Here is what we offer:Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health supportWork-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangementsFinancial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company matchProfessional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement pathsAdditional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company cultureJoin Howard University and thrive with us!https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellnessBASIC FUNCTION:The purpose of this position is to provide counseling and psychological services to students; provide training and supervision to trainees; and to provide technical support to the department.SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:IntermediateNATURE AND SCOPE:Interacts with deans, directors, faculty, administration, and students along with parents of studentsPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Provide counseling and diagnostic services to clients in emotional distress, and those with adjustment, career choice and other developmental concerns.Familiarity and experience with telehealth platforms.Activities are a hybrid of online and in-person services.This position requires 20 hours per week with the possibility of some evening hours.Ability to and experience in providing predominantly short-term therapy servicesProvides crisis intervention to clients who may be in crisis such as being suicidal or danger to self or othersDetermines when psychiatric referrals should be madeResponsible for screening and interviewing of intake and “same-day” clients and presenting a concise description of the presenting problems to staff for dispositionPerforms outreach services involving workshops, presentations and psychoeducational informationCompetence providing services with cultural humility and sensitivity and demonstrated ability and commitment to the mission of social justiceOrganizes and prepares detailed psychological reports, case histories and treatment plansTeaches in-service course(s) for trainees and staffProvides training and supervision to traineesParticipates in in-service training programs, supervision, workshops, and case conferencesLead all data collection of UCS activities and generate in reporting formats as needed;Provide training, technical support and consultation for staff in the use of the Electronic Health Records system.CORE COMPETENCIES:Ability to work with college students with a range of presenting concerns including but not limited to cognitive, emotional, academic, and social distress, identity development, trauma, and behaviors of risk (e.g., suicidality)Competence in both written and oral communicationAbility to promote, establish, and maintain harmonious and effective work relations with students, faculty, staff, university officials, parents of student and the general publicAbility to learn and operate current Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for documentation, supervision or other required dataAbility to work and carry out principal duties in-person and/or in a virtual environmentFamiliarity and experience with telehealth platformsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSDoctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychologyMinimum of two (2) years clinical experience, licensed or license eligible. If not yet licensed, then licensure must be within 2 years of the start date.Compliance Salary Range DisclosureExpected Salary Range: $72,000 - $82,000