POSITION DESCRIPTION
This Psychologist position is within the Clinical Service of Counseling
and Psychological Services (CAPS - http://caps.ku.edu). Counseling & Psychological
Services is comprised of two units, the Clinical Service and Testing
Service. CAPS is a unit within Student Affairs at the University of
Kansas.
The Clinical Service has responsibility for providing
psychological services to the students of the University of Kansas. CAPS
Clinical Service contributes to the educational mission of the
University by assisting students in meeting personal, social, and
academic challenges as they negotiate their college careers. CAPS
Clinical Service provides programs designed to increase awareness and
educate students about important issues related to life skills,
adjustment, and college life. Additionally, it contributes to the
educational mission by providing an APA accredited doctoral psychology
training program and provides supervision and training to doctoral
interns in psychology, graduate practicum students in social work,
practicum students in psychology, and other students-in-training. It
also works closely with offices within Student Affairs and other
University offices.
General Responsibilities: CAPS Psychologists
provide counseling, psychotherapy and psychological testing to eligible
students of the University. Psychologists also provide outreach and
consultation to students, faculty and staff, and supervision to graduate
students and other students-in-training. All responsibilities are
performed in accordance with the professional and ethical guidelines of
the American Psychological Association and the established
administrative policies and procedures of CAPS. The Psychologist reports
to the Associate Director of CAPS and is a member of the CAPS
interdisciplinary team.
The incumbent in this position will see,
hear and have access to confidential information that must be handled in
accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and University
policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.
This
position also is authorized to review, create and process client
information &/or data in accordance with established procedures in
the performance of job duties.
Job Description
65%
Provides counseling and psychotherapy services to KU students. Services
include diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, individual
therapy, group therapy, clinical consultation, and participation in
interdisciplinary clinical team meetings. Maintains clinical records in
accordance with CAPS policy and state/federal regulations. Complies with
the duties and responsibilities relative to ePHI and IT Security.
25%
Provides training and supervision to graduate students-in-training
including psychology interns and practicum students. Provides direct
supervision, participates in professional seminars, and participates in
development of training curriculum and other training activities.
5%
Provides outreach and prevention activities including consultation to
faculty, administration, and other staff regarding student adjustment,
mental health, and development issues. Develops and presents programs
designed to increase awareness and educate students about important
issues such as personal development, stress management, ADHD,
prevention, and adjustment to college life. Supports and implements
activities designed to enhance diversity within CAPS, Student Affairs,
and the University.
5% Carries out other responsibilities as
requested by the Director or the Associate Director as needed including,
but not limited to, participation on University committees, and
implementation of research activities and special projects. Acquires and
maintains a Kansas psychologist license.