Psychology Resident/ Postdoc

Although open until filled, priority application date is January 5, 2025.

DURATION: 9/1/2025- 8/31/2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The psychology resident position is designed for a doctoral graduate of a psychology program who is seeking licensure and is interested in combining clinical work with outreach and consultation in a university counseling setting.

Under general direction and supervision of the Associate Director and Director of the Counseling Center, the psychology resident:

• Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students on who present with a broad range of mental health issues and diagnoses. Address personal matters that may impede their academic and career success and addresses developmental issues associated with their life transitions and life purpose. Provide crisis assessment & intervention; provide consultation and outreach to students. Offer referrals for students who need longer-term therapy or for issues beyond the scope of Counseling Center services offered at UW Bothell. Maintain client data and records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Design, market and conduct non-credit workshops or courses on mental health-related topics that decrease risk factors and increase protective factors for the student body. Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to identify topics for workshops, seminars, and retreats related to skill development, self-discovery, life transitions, life purpose, and wellness.
• Engage in individual supervision and case conference on weekly basis to consult on clinical and professional development issues.
• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty, staff, as well as parents when they have concerns about a student's behavior or emotional well-being.
• Actively participate in student affairs, wellness activities and other related programs.
• Stay abreast of legal and practical issues related to the counseling field. Serve and participate on Student Affairs or University of Washington Bothell committees as requested. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Completion of a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) or the degree requirement from an APA-accredited program in counseling or clinical psychology before the position start date.
• Completion of an APA or APPIC-accredited internship, preferably in a university counseling center.
• One year of relevant counseling experience, preferably in a higher-education setting.
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in providing therapy to an outpatient setting for clients who present with a wide range of presenting issues and clinical diagnoses.
• Strong crisis assessment and intervention skills.
• Demonstrated experience in providing therapy to a diverse clientele while practicing from a foundation of cultural humility.
• Experience in designing and delivering effective psycho-educational workshops, outreach, and community intervention.
• Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in the accurate interpretation and application of professional standards and all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the scope of responsibilities and duties.
• Basic computer literacy.
  
  
  DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Previous counseling center clinical experience is desired.
• Prior clinical experience using brief counseling models is strongly desired.
• Previous experience delivering counseling services to a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated experience with multiculturally-competent counseling as well as a commitment to social justice, inclusion, equity, and diversity perspectives.
• Prior experience delivering outreach programming to underserved communities.
• Knowledge and experience making discerning judgments regarding complex ethical issues.

APPLICATION LINK: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&jobhistory=1&szOrderID=241155