POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service's (CHS) Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Psychologist. This position is responsible for providing generalist mental health treatment services for UA undergraduate, graduate and professional students. In addition, this position will provide ADHD evaluations for UA students. This position will work closely with the entire CAPS staff, as well as interfacing with the CHS' medical team, the Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residential Life, faculty, families, other campus departments, and community entities, as needed. An ideal candidate will have specialized experience in the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD as well as generalist clinical skills. 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE

The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review, the CHS has been ranked in the top 3% for Best Health Services for the past five years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse backgrounds of our employees and the community we serve. It is a diverse organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; professional liability coverage; and more!

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Psychologist by the Arizona State Board of Psychologist Examiners or eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona with the requirement to obtain licensure within six months of hire date
• PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is  required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior clinical experience in a multidisciplinary clinic setting.
• At least one year of post-degree professional clinical experience.
• Experience in utilizing a brief therapy model of care.
• Experience in college mental health, including crisis assessment and management, mental health triage, brief psychotherapy and referrals.
• Clinical interest/experience in working with clients with high risk mental health issues.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to a wide range of personal diversity and multicultural issues.
• Specific background in working with individuals from Asia, the Middle East or other non-Western cultures, which might also include language proficiency.
• Experience working with multi-cultural clients and/or those for whom English is not a first language.
• Experience with utilizing an electronic health record.
• Familiarity/comfort with utilizing the internet, web-based software, social media and related service delivery/marketing approaches.
• Enthusiastic and innovative approach to college mental health.
• Experience using psychological assessment instruments.
• Experience providing ADHD psychoeducational services.
• Knowledge and integration of mindfulness skills into clinical practice.

COMPENSATION

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APPLICATION MATERIALS

Must apply at https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/4205?c=arizona