POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and spend the majority of their time providing direct clinical services to students which includes initial appointments, crisis intervention, individual counseling and psychological assessments within the Counseling and Mental Health Center’s (CMHC) established clinical model. The CMHC offers a broad range of clinical services which include group counseling, psychological assessment, alcohol and other drug programming, biofeedback and trauma-informed treatments.

In addition, the psychologist will design and implement educational outreach programs, provide consultation about psychological issues to the campus community, serve in at least one liaison role to a campus partner, provide clinical supervision and training for doctoral interns in the APA-accredited internship program and respond to critical campus incidents or outreach requests.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

The Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC) is the primary provider of mental health services for the University of Idaho student population. The CMHC offers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, psychological testing, alcohol and other drug programming, outreach, campus liaisons and consultative services. The CMHC utilizes a developmental model, focusing on personal development, coping skills, treatment, and wellness within a brief therapy framework. The CMHC also has an APA accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology.

https://www.uidaho.edu/student-resources/health-wellness/counseling-mental-health-center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or PsyD in Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an APA Accredited Program
• Experience providing clinical services to adults
• Experience providing risk assessment and crisis interventions
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in the State of Idaho within one year of hire
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing comprehensive psychological assessment with adults evaluating for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience working with individuals impacted by alcohol or other drug use, particularly in early adult populations
• Experience working with biofeedback
• Certified or significant training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Strong clinical skills, interest, and experience providing psychotherapy to a student population
• Professional skills and commitment to working with students, colleagues, and stakeholders

COMPENSATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application