POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Staff Psychologist I is an 11 month full-time position that provides mental health and wellness services for the student population. Specifically, this position is responsible for the provision of short-term individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, drop-in services, consultation, outreach programming, and participation in the Center’s on-call rotation.
As part of the Barnes Center, counseling is an integrated service and staff take a holistic approach to supporting students and are expected to be active members of the university community, represent counseling services on a variety of committees, and collaborate with colleagues across the university to promote student well-being.
This position must demonstrate high levels of cultural competency, be well versed at working with students from a variety of traditionally underserved and/or underrepresented backgrounds, and demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, social justice work. As an unlicensed provider this position must meet weekly with a licensed Psychologist for clinical supervision and have their progress notes reviewed and signed by their supervisor and is not permitted to practice without this level of supervision. This position may participate in the Training Program in aside from providing clinical supervision.
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and an undeniable spirit. With a gorgeous campus in the heart of New York
State, a global footprint and a history that dates to 1870, we embrace diverse backgrounds
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student population includes nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate
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