Wake Forest University Hiring for Staff Psychologist, University Counseling Center at Winston Salem, NC Full Time

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryThe Staff Psychologist is a member of a close and collaborative team of mental health professionals who provide comprehensive, confidential mental health services to a vibrant community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. The successful candidate for this position will provide culturally responsive short-term counseling/therapy and crisis intervention to Wake Forest University students and consultation and outreach to the Wake Forest University community. The University Counseling Center (UCC) is focused on providing equitable and inclusive services to the campus community, particularly to historically minoritized populations. The UCC is a training site for master’s-level interns, as well as doctoral psychology interns, for whom all staff members serve as supervisors, consultants, and mentors. The University Counseling Center is part of the Health & Wellbeing Team of offices within the Division of Campus Life.Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual and group counseling/therapy to students at the University.

• Conducts crisis assessment and intervention for urgent/walk-in appointments.

• Makes decisions regarding referral of students to outside agencies.

• Evaluates students for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

• Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for students.

• Uses talk therapy to treat student illnesses or distresses.

• Provides didactic training, consultation, and clinical supervision to UCC graduate trainees in psychology and counseling.

• Provides professional consultation to all members of the University community.

• Provides outreach, workshops, and training on various mental health and wellbeing topics as needed.

• Provides after-hours on-call crisis counseling on a rotating basis and occasional after-hours outreach as needed.

• Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC policy.

• Works collaboratively both within the Health & Wellbeing team and across other departments as members of the Division of Campus Life to ensure delivery of integrated professional services consistent with the mission and strategic directions of Campus Life.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Terminal degree in a mental health field (i.e., psychology, counseling, social work, or couples and family therapy).

• Eligible to practice as a mental health professional in the state of North Carolina (must be independently licensed within six months of start date).

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with minoritized identities and diverse backgrounds and ability to use culturally responsive clinical care modalities.

• Knowledge of clinical training program functionality.

• Knowledge of a broad range of psychotherapy and counseling methods.

• Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills.

• Ability to effectively facilitate workshops, training, and seminars.

• Ability to use sound clinical judgment and to manage confidential information appropriately.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated efficacy with general workplace technology and electronic health records.

• Adherence to APA/ACA/NASW ethical codes, UCC policies, and relevant state and federal laws.

• Anyone entering a full-time, permanent position at the University Counseling Center is required to obtain an unrestricted license in their discipline (counseling, psychology, social work) in the state of North Carolina within one year of hire as a condition of employment. Employees must also maintain their license and remain in good standing with their state licensing board as a condition of employment. Failure to comply may jeopardize future employment within the University Counseling Center.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience with the mental health profession in a college or university counseling center.

• Desire to collaborate with relevant campus advocates (Safe Office, LGBTQ Center, Intercultural Center, Women’s Center, Magnolia Scholars, etc.) to improve mental health service provision.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing culturally responsive psychotherapy within a time-limited scope of service.

• Demonstrated ability to consult, collaborate, and present culturally responsive outreach and educational events to a range of audiences.

• Experience providing culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate clinical supervision to master’s and/or doctoral interns or trainees in mental health fields.

• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education/the workplace.

Accountabilities:

• Will provide clinical consultation and supervision to master’s and/or doctoral student trainees.

• May oversee graduate student employees.

Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.