university of maryland staff psychologist 2-1-17

Job Announcement Position Title: Staff Psychologist University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Department: Counseling Center Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience Position Description: Psychologists in the UMBC Counseling Center are responsible for providing counseling services for students experiencing personal, social, and emotional difficulties that may impede functioning and academic progress They provide initial assessment, short term individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducational groups, outreach and developmental programs (including training for paraprofessional staff and student groups) and consultation to the UMBC community Psychologists provide training and supervision for our APA internship and for our externship program This position will report to the Counseling Center Associate Director and work closely with staff from University Health Services, Career Services, Residential Life, Student Affairs staff, and faculty and staff from across the campus Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidates must (1) have a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and (2) be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Maryland Early career and experienced psychologists are encouraged to apply Desired Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have (1) experience working in a university counseling service with strong student service orientation, (2) Experience and interest in working with historically underrepresented or underserved communities and demonstrated ability to work with our diverse student body; experience and interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community is preferred, (3) an interest in mental health promotion and outreach, including social media and technology outreach, supporting peer health promotion, and/or (4) expertise in men’s issues We seek candidates who are highly collaborative and self-motivated General Responsibilities and Duties  Provides intake interviews, short term individual and group counseling to UMBC students, and referrals to external providers as appropriate Conducts ongoing case management, including clinical record maintenance, consultation, referral and follow-up  Provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed, during operation hours serves as part of an after-hours on call rotation  Provides outreach services and consultation to the UMBC community, including students, parents, faculty and staff   Provides training to student paraprofessionals (e.g Resident Life staff, Student Health Peer Educators) Provides training to doctoral-level psychology interns and/or externs, including clinical supervision and didactic instruction Provides regular consultation with Community Directors through the CC – Residential Life consultative liaison Participates in Counseling Center professional development programs Serves on Counseling Center, university, divisional, and departmental committees Operates under requirements of Maryland State Mental Health Law and the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association Some evening and weekends required Other duties as assigned       Counseling Center Description The UMBC Counseling Center exists to offer professional psychological services to UMBC students to enhance their personal growth, enrich their lives, and maximize their ability to function successfully academically The Counseling Center further strives to contribute to the mental and emotional health of the campus community through consultation, outreach, training and educational programs All professional services at the Counseling Center are provided or supervised by licensed clinicians Services include individual counseling, group counseling, and a variety of psycho-educational programming (e.g time management, stress management, test anxiety, and procrastination) Both personal and career concerns can be addressed at the Counseling Service, and all counseling services are free and confidential The Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc (IACS) and provides all services within guidelines adopted by this agency University Description: UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level UMBC contribute to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning With strong programs in the humanities and arts, UMBC is well known nationally for its success in educating minority and female students in sciences, technology, engineering and math Required Application Materials: Send a letter of intent, C.V and contact information for three references in a single pdf labeled with your last and first name, to: counselingsearch@umbc.edu, or mail to: Chair of Psychologist Search UMBC Counseling Center Student Development and Success Center #117 University of Maryland Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 UMBC is an EOE/AA employer Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled Starting date: June 26th, 2017 ... the citizens of Maryland As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional... in Counseling Center professional development programs Serves on Counseling Center, university, divisional, and departmental committees Operates under requirements of Maryland State Mental Health... guidelines of the American Psychological Association Some evening and weekends required Other duties as assigned       Counseling Center Description The UMBC Counseling Center exists to offer professional