POSITION DESCRIPTION
CAPS is a member of the Division of Student Affairs, where “We make learning possible.” In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, we prepare students to succeed through personal development, peer engagement, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is comprised of the Clinical Service and Campus Assistance, Resource, and Education (CARE) teams. We are an interdisciplinary team of professionals that work collaboratively to meet the diverse mental health needs of a global student community. The goal of the Counseling Center is to provide students with clinical, educational and outreach-based services that benefit the mental health and well-being of all Jayhawks. Our services are primarily short-term in nature, and we make referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies as appropriate. Members of the counseling center are committed to:
- A nurturing, supportive community
- Growth oriented accountability
- Embracing compassion in all situations
- Using evidenced-based quality of care
The Clinical Service has responsibility for providing psychological services to the students at the University of Kansas. CAPS Clinical Service contributes to the educational mission of the University by assisting students in meeting personal, social, and academic challenges as they negotiate their college careers. CAPS Clinical Service provides programs designed to increase awareness and educate students about important issues related to life skills, adjustment, and college life. Additionally, it contributes to the educational mission by providing an APA accredited doctoral psychology training program and provides supervision and training to doctoral interns in psychology, practicum students in psychology, and other students-in-training. It also works closely with offices within Student Affairs and other University offices.
General Responsibilities: CAPS Psychologists provide counseling, psychotherapy and psychological testing to eligible students of the University. Psychologists also provide outreach and consultation to students, faculty and staff, and supervision to graduate students and other students-in-training. All responsibilities are performed in accordance with the professional and ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the established administrative policies and procedures of CAPS.
The Psychologist reports to the Associate Director of CAPS and is a member of the CAPS interdisciplinary team.
The incumbent in this position will see, hear and have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and University policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.
This position also is authorized to review, create and process client information and/or data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.
Job Description
65%
Provides counseling and psychotherapy services to KU students. Services include diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical consultation, and participation in interdisciplinary clinical team meetings. Maintains clinical records in accordance with CAPS policy and state/federal regulations. Complies with the duties and responsibilities relative to ePHI and IT Security.
25%
Provides training and supervision to graduate students-in-training including psychology interns and practicum students. Provides direct supervision, participates in professional seminars, and participates in development of training curriculum and other training activities.
5%
Provides outreach and prevention activities including consultation to faculty, administration, and other staff regarding student adjustment, mental health, and development issues. Develops and presents programs designed to increase awareness and educate students about important issues such as personal development, stress management, ADHD, prevention, and adjustment to college life. Supports and implements activities designed to enhance diversity within CAPS, Student Affairs, and the University.
5%
Carries out other responsibilities as requested by the Director or the Associate Director as needed including, but not limited to, participation on university committees, and implementation of research activities and special projects. Acquires and maintains Kansas psychologist license.
