Psychologist

Primary Duties

• Provides initial clinical consultation, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy to a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate and professional school students.
• Provides group counseling, both psychoeducational and supportive.
• Provides peer consultation, as well as consultation to University faculty and staff regarding concerns about students and the campus environment.
• Implements and supports psychoeducational programs and outreach activities for the campus community.
• Develops and participates in working relationships with other departments that share an interest in student wellness and personal development.
• Participates in University committees, task forces, and working groups that align with the mission of the Student Counseling Center and Division of Student Affairs.
• Completes and maintains timely and accurate records in compliance with ethical codes and state laws.
• Participates in additional professional outreach and initiatives based on the center’s needs.
• Engages in professional development activities to maintain licensure/certification and qualify to supervise doctoral level trainees.
• Provides supervision and training to graduate students in the Training program.
• Performs other potential duties as assigned by the Student Counseling Center’s Executive Director.

Education: Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (PhD) or a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) preferably from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience.
Supervisory Experience: Supervisory experience in a university counseling center is preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland or eligibility for licensure in the State of Maryland.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing brief therapy in a university counseling center.
• Outreach and group counseling experience.
• Mental health crisis intervention experience.
• Experience in clinical supervision and evaluation of clinical trainees.
• Experience providing culturally affirming and responsive therapy to a diverse student population.
• Experience in the use of brief intervention, goal-oriented non-weekly therapy model(s).
• Training in or exposure to one or more empirically validated treatments, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. A foundation in modern psychodynamic theory is welcomed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies utilizing proper application of diagnostic tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with a diverse client population using various interviewing techniques and consultative approaches.
• Ability to continuously seek improvements in order to support the goals and strategic mission of the program.
• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for resolving problems and facilitating decision-making processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding, and fairness. Ability to maintain confidentiality of clients and information obtained during care/treatment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), and state regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to provide guidance and training to colleagues, trainees, and students. Leadership, coaching, and team building skills to strengthen and cultivate individual and group relationships.