POSITION DESCRIPTION
The George Washington University (GWU) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Psychologist, Assessment Coordinator to join our Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team. As Staff Psychologist, Assessment Coordinator, and under the direction of CAPS leadership, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to our student community, including individual and group counseling; crisis intervention; outreach; and consultation. With a commitment to evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions, you will develop and implement treatment plans that align with our Stepped Care model of service delivery and short-term counseling model, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, individualized care.
In addition to clinical responsibilities as a Staff Psychologist, Assessment Coordinator, this position will (1) facilitate the assessment and evaluation practices at CAPS; (2) provide clinical supervision to trainees/unlicensed staff as needed; (3) lead a crisis/triage team; and (4) actively collaborate with campus colleagues and student organizations, fostering relationships and programming that enhance the overall well-being of our students.
GWU values an inclusive environment, and we encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to amplifying student voices, pursuing equity, engaging in transformational collaboration, and supporting learning, innovation, integrity, and respect. This position requires exceptional clinical judgment, familiarity with ethical and legal procedures, and the ability to navigate highly sensitive situations with compassion and professionalism.
Major Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Build and maintain an active clinical caseload, delivering individual and group counseling to a diverse population of students. Create, implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans that align with evidence-based interventions within a short-term counseling model.
- Assess, evaluate, and diagnose a wide range of psychological disorders, personal challenges, educational concerns, and career development issues in undergraduate and graduate students.
- Provide culturally-responsive psychotherapy and demonstrate multicultural competence and interest in working with underrepresented and underserved populations.
- Work evening and Saturday afternoon hours on the Foggy Bottom Campus and/or Sunday afternoons for triage consultations on the Mount Vernon Campus to accommodate the needs of the student community. Comp/Flex time provided.
- Provide approachable and accessible resources for faculty, staff, students, families, and community partners regarding effective health promotion and education.
- Maintain accurate and ethically sound documentation and electronic medical records in compliance with legal and professional standards.
- Attend training and professional development opportunities to maintain D.C. licensure, be in good standing, and acquire continuing education credits (CEU) as required.
- Provide supervision and training to trainees at varying levels.
- Provide on-call crisis support and lead triage on a rotating basis, serving as the designated authority for handling mental health crises within the university community.
- Participate in and provide educational outreach to students, faculty, or staff as needed, including facilitating workshops and outreach presentations.
Assessment Coordination
- Conduct intake interviews, assessing students’ mental status through interviews, observations, and assessments before providing a comprehensive report.
- Provide assessment supervision to trainees at varying levels.
- Maintain appropriate professional documentation of all assessment services within the Student Health Center’s electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with campus partners (i.e. Disability Support Services).
The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
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