POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
The FSU College of Medicine (COM) Office of Student Counseling Services provides psychological and educational support services to graduate students in the Medicine, Physician Assistant, Bridge to Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences programs.
The faculty psychologist will be responsible for providing individual therapy and personal counseling to matriculated students for general mental health concerns, adjustment disorders, personal stressors, and the promotion of well-being; for advising students and developing strategies to address academic deficiencies and to facilitate academic success; for the initial evaluation, screening, and referral as appropriate of matriculated students for psychiatric care; and for developing and managing a network of referral relationships with qualified practitioners who can provide additional services for students if required. All services are provided on-site in the FSU COM via in-person or telehealth scheduled appointments.
As faculty, the incumbent will be expected to be active in teaching, clinical service, and research consistent with the College of Medicine's mission.
Helpful
Information:
Who is
an ideal candidate for the role?
This role
is ideal for a team-oriented candidate looking for an opportunity to work in a
small office with three psychologists and one administrative support employee
in a collaborative environment. The candidate must enjoy and be passionate
about providing clinical services to the graduate student population, which
includes not only therapy services but also academic support services.
What is
a typical day?
A typical
day primarily involves provision of direct service (academic and/or mental
health support) to College of Medicine graduate students in individual
appointments. Some group services may be provided in either an academic or
therapy context. This faculty position also includes a small percentage of
scholarly and teaching responsibilities.
ABOUT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
University Information:
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
More about the FSU COM OSCS can be found at https://med.fsu.edu/studentcounseling/home.
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