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Psychologist – Professional (PSU2014)

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Psychology



Job Summary

The Psychologist provides individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to students; provides initial consultation and diagnostic assessment for students with a wide range of mental health, behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns; and may conduct urgent assessment and intervention when needed.

Representative Duties

  • Provide initial consultation and diagnostic assessment for students with a wide range of mental health, behavioral, emotional and developmental concerns
  • Administer and evaluate crisis assessment and intervention including assessment for safety
  • Provide individual, group, and couples psychotherapy
  • Refer students to appropriate internal and external resources; collaborate with psychiatric and health care providers as necessary
  • Provide consultation and expertise regarding complex crises and mental health concerns to the University community
  • Develop and deliver educational and outreach programs to address campus issues
  • Administer, score and interpret psychological assessment instruments and complete assessment batteries
  • Supervise psychology Graduate Assistants and Practicum students; lead seminars for the pre-doctoral psychology interns such as multicultural, research, group or assessment
  • Serve on University Committees; contribute to local, regional and/or national professional associations
  • Engage in and contribute to teaching, research, and scholarly publications and presentations as well as department related activities as affiliate faculty

Level Matrix

Level:
Professional
Base Description:
– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– None
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– Typically none
Problem Solving:
– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
Independence of Action:
– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation
Communication and Collaboration:
– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 4
  • Minimum – $34,800.00
  • MidPoint – $42,600.00
  • Maximum – $50,500.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Doctoral student in APA or CPA accredited Clinical or Counseling Psychology program
Minimum Experience
No prior relevant work experience required
Equivalency
N/A
Additional Job Requirements
Completed at least 350 hours of pre-internship practicum experience; all course work and qualifying exams required for the doctorate must be completed prior to internship