Psychologist

Job Title:

Psychologist

Physical Location:

Kent, Ohio

Salary:

salary based on credentials and experience

Basic Function:

Provide high quality clinical services and outreach programming to university students. Consult with university faculty and staff. Supervise graduate students in psychology. Reports to Director or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

CAPS Mission:

In support of Kent State University's vision and core values, the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to enhance the psychological health and development of Kent State University students. Through the provision of an array of culturally competent and evidence-based psychological services, consultation with faculty and staff, and programming, CAPS staff contribute to the attainment of student educational objectives, encourage student engagement in the university community, and support students' personal and professional success.

As a comprehensive student counseling center, we endeavor to create a welcoming and affirming environment that honors diversity and values individual and cultural differences. We strive to accomplish our mission through a variety of professional services including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological testing, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol programs, training of helping professionals and outreach and programing for the university community.

CAPS Core Values:

Confidentiality and Compassion: We believe in creating a supportive and confidential space to the KSU community. We show care for everyone with kindness and empathy.

Respect for Peoples Rights and Dignity: We are committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for all. We make efforts to have a diverse staff with competence in multicultural counseling. We believe everyone should be valued and treated with respect regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.

Justice and Advocacy: We endeavor to ensure that all students have access to and benefit from our services. We also educate others in the campus community about various dimensions of mental health through our campus engagement activities.

Professional Excellence and Ethics: We strive to provide the highest quality services consistent with professional standards. We adhere to all professional and ethical principles and work to stay current with the latest research and developments in psychological practice.

Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Approach: We make efforts to collaborate with medical staffing at University Health Services, personnel in the Division of Student Affairs, the University, and the broader community.

THIS IS A 39-WEEK POSITION. SIXTEEN WEEKS IN FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER AND 7 WEEKS DURING BREAK OR SUMMER AS NEEDED.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide clinical services to students with a broad spectrum of psychological, academic, and interpersonal concerns, as well as intervene with high-risk students.

Conduct intake interviews, psycho-diagnostic assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment plan formulation.

Provide crisis intervention and emergency services to the university community utilizing applicable laws and ethics pertaining to mental health.

Provide psychological assessment, including intellectual, behavioral, and personality.

Provide consultation to university students and their families, to university staff, and to faculty; provide individual, group, family, and couple psychotherapy.

Provide collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team of mental health and primary care providers at University Health Services.

Develop and conduct health/mental health programming and preventative outreach programs to educate students and the university community.

Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.

May supervise student interns and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project of assignment on a temporary basis, including graduate students in psychology.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Position-specific responsibilities and competencies might include:

Counseling (30% to 70% of time):

• Conduct intake assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning

• Administer and interpret psychological testing

• Write comprehensive assessment and intake reports

• Provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy

• Develop and implement strategies to improve counseling services

• Provide consultation to students, their families, faculty, and staff services regarding students' personal issues and behavior problems

• Supervise interns, practicum students, and other mental health trainees as needed

Health Education (15% to 50% of time):

• Assist in determining health education/prevention programs needed

• Conduct programs on health related issues

• Evaluate effectiveness of programs

• Develop and implement strategies to improve programs

• Provide assistance to university departments and committees related to planning and conducting health related programs

Specialization (20% to 50% of time):

• Develop competency in a specialized area such as women's health issues, chemical dependency, domestic violence, etc.

• Provide psychological treatment to specific students based on area of specialization

• Design, plan, and implement health education programs based on area of specialization

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

CAPS Core Values:

• Confidentiality and Compassion: We believe in creating a supportive and confidential space to the KSU community. We show care for everyone with kindness and empathy.

• Respect for Peoples Rights and Dignity: We are committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for all. We make efforts to have a diverse staff with competence in multicultural counseling. We believe everyone should be valued and treated with respect regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.

• Justice and Advocacy: We endeavor to ensure that all students have access to and benefit from our services. We also educate others in the campus community about various dimensions of mental health through our campus engagement activities.

• Professional Excellence and Ethics: We strive to provide the highest quality services consistent with professional standards. We adhere to all professional and ethical principles and work to stay current with the latest research and developments in psychological practice.

• Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Approach: We make efforts to collaborate with medical staffing at University Health Services, personnel in the Division of Student Affairs, the University, and the broader community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Psy.D. and internship from an APA accredited program. Two to three years of experience in clinical counseling. Must be able to work non-traditional hours.

License/Certification:

Licensure in the State of Ohio as a psychologist, or Ohio license eligibility.

Knowledge Of:

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Skill In:

Clinical counseling

Verbal, written, and interpersonal communications

Personal computer applications, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite

Ability To:

Design and implement a variety of psycho-educational programs

Work nontraditional hours as required, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Experience working in a university counseling center. Experience counseling college and/or high school aged populations. Experience with electronic medical records.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. May work varied hours to include evenings and weekends during peak periods; may require occasional travel on and off-campus.

Working Schedule:

MAY REQUIRE EVENINGS HOURS. 39 WEEK POSITION - SIXTEEN WEEKS IN FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER AND 7 WEEKS DURING BREAK OR SUMMER AS NEEDED.

Additional Information:

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.