Staff Psychotherapist (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) within the Department of Student Health and Wellness seeks a Staff Psychotherapist to provide triage assessment, crisis intervention, and brief therapy for UVA students. The role includes consultation with faculty, staff, parents, and other community members.

The position is 24-32 hours per week, wage-based, not eligible for leave, and requires licensure in Virginia or eligibility with licensure within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Licensure in VA or license-eligible; must be licensed within 6 months of hire.
• 3+ years of post graduate counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, and clinical consultation.
• Provide triage and intake assessments.
• Provide daytime crisis services as requested.
• Provide consultation to parents, students, faculty, staff, and other community members.
• Facilitate referrals to mental health services in the community.
• Provide outreach to the UVA community.
• Provide supervision and interactive teaching to trainees in psychology as requested.
• Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, departmental committees, and special projects as requested.
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in the electronic medical record system.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the SHW Clinical Staff Bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Clinical consultation

Supervision

Education

Master's Degree in psychology or related field

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (preferred)

Job description

The University of Virginia's top ranked Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) provides a comprehensive range of medical, mental health, well-being, and disability support services to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Virginia’s Counseling and Psychological Services, a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking a Staff Psychotherapist.

This position provides triage assessment, crisis intervention, brief treatment (individual, couple or group therapy), and referral assistance for students. The Staff Psychotherapist also provides community outreach and serves as a consultant to faculty, staff, parents, students, and other community members seeking assistance in addressing students’ psychological concerns. The Staff Psychotherapist may also offer supervision and didactic instruction to therapists in training.

Staff Psychotherapist Responsibilities Include

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy, and clinical consultation
• Provide triage and intake assessments
• Provide daytime crisis services as requested
• Provide consultation to parents, students, faculty, staff, and other community members
• Facilitate referrals to mental health services in the community
• Provide outreach to the UVA community as requested
• Provide supervision and interactive teaching to trainees in psychology as requested
• Participate in treatment teams, staff meetings, departmental committees, and special projects as requested
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in the electronic medical record system
• Perform all duties in accordance with the SHW Clinical Staff Bylaws, policies, and procedures
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

This is a 24-32 hour/week position. This position does not work during winter or summer break.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $47-$50/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree required.
• Experience: 3+ years of post graduate experience in counseling
• Licensure: Valid License as a Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or license-eligible. Must be licensed within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Experience

• 3 years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents or adults
• 1 year experience with risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Experience coordinating care with psychiatrists and/or other medical professionals

Licensure: Valid License as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.