POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Our Psychological & Wellness Services has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time, temporary (until September 2024) Psychologist or Postdoctoral Resident in Counseling or Clinical Psychology. This is an in-person position, with the possibility of some work-from-home options. This individual will provide culturally competent mental health counseling services for a diverse population of UW Tacoma students; mental health consultations, outreach workshops, and developmental programming; and clinical training to advanced doctoral practicum students and pre-doctoral interns in counseling and clinical psychology. For psychologist applicants, doctoral level, clinical supervision provision may be available.  Additionally, this position will include the opportunity to receive training in higher education Health Promotion and Health Education efforts. All duties must be performed in a manner consistent with the Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, and the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

The responsibilities for this position includes:

·  40% -  Conducting individual, group, and couple psychotherapy, conceptualizing and utilizing psychological theory and research findings in case formulation and treatment planning;

·  20% - Assisting with program evaluation and assessment to inform health promotion programming; Assisting with development and implementation of mental health promotion outreach and support;

·  15% - Maintaining accurate records in a timely fashion;

·  10% - Providing routine and crisis mental health assessment and interventions for UWT students; Formulating treatment goals and making effective referrals to appropriate healthcare resources after assessment;

·  10% - Providing didactic clinical training to doctoral psychology interns and practicum trainees, completion of supervision evaluations, and other professional development for trainees and provide feedback to training director about trainee performance; and

·  5% - Communicating with other professionals about case conceptualization and management when collaborating in the care of a client; providing consultation to faculty and staff regarding mental health issues with students.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

The University of Washington Tacoma is a growing, urban-serving university that is deeply invested in its local communities. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma's commitment to diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·  Psychologist candidates: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited program. Pre-doctoral internship must have been        completed in an APPIC-registered facility. Licensure in WA State or another U.S. jurisdiction. If licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction, must obtain WA State licensure within six months of hire.

·  Postdoc candidates: Enrolled in or graduated from a regionally accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D. program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.  Completion of a year-long doctoral internship/residency at an APPIC-registered facility.  Completion of all required program coursework, qualifying/preliminary/comprehensive examinations, and dissertation proposal;

·  Experience providing crisis, individual, couples, group therapy with adults in an outpatient setting;

·  Interest in and commitment to university counseling work and college student development;

·  Interest and experience in working with diverse populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·  Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program;

·  Completion of internship/residency from an APA-accredited training program;

·  Experience working in a university counseling center;

·  Experience in providing graduate-level clinical training and supervision;

·  Experience and interest in providing outreach/prevention workshops and presentations;

·  Experience and interest in outreach/prevention program development and evaluation.