POSITION DESCRIPTION
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Counseling and Psychological
Services (CaPS) is seeking to fill an opening for a Staff Psychologist.
The Staff Psychologist works within a multi-disciplinary team and
reports to an Associate Director in CaPS. The Staff Psychologist
delivers goal-directed therapy services to RIT students, offers
consultation with families and RIT community members, provides
educational and outreach programming, and supports the training of
graduate trainees in mental health fields. The successful Staff
Psychologist values a multifaceted approach to supporting student
well-being involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts;
collaboration with the campus community; mental health prevention/early
intervention; and commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Please note-the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends is required for this position.
Start date is negotiable. For priority consideration, please apply by January 22, 2025.
Job Responsibilities
Direct Service
- Provide individual and group therapy services to culturally diverse
undergraduate and graduate student population. Conduct needs
assessments, intake evaluations, treatment follow-up, and appropriate
referrals. Provide urgent care and crisis intervention. Direct clinical
service may occur in the CaPS main office and in embedded locations on
campus.
- Develop and deliver mental health outreach and educational
programming to campus partners. Occasional programming and special event
needs will be delivered in the evenings and on weekends. Certain
recurring university events, such as Student Orientation, require full
staff participation.
- Actively support the graduate training program through design and
delivery of didactic training seminars, supervision, and/or
assistance with the design and implementation of other related training
activities.
Administrative
- Maintain clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner
- Review trainee session recordings and documentation.
- Track and report on outreach activities.
Teamwork and Professional Development
- Participate in CaPS staff meetings, peer consultation group, IHS Case Collaboration. Attend CaPS supervisory meetings.
- In collaboration with supervisor, participate in campus committees,
programs, professional development opportunities, and working groups
ABOUT ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).