Kansas State University Counseling Services Psychologist Position (with responsibility for Internship Career Seminar) Kansas State University invites applicants for a Staff Psychologist for a full -time, 12 month position The successful applicant will be a generalist with a strong interest in working with a college population This position also entails heading the career seminar for doctoral interns in our APA accredited internship program, supporting their teaching of the career-life planning course, training them in the use/interpretation of career explorations tools, and working closely with the internship Training Director and the Training Team Additional job duties include the following: providing short term individual, couple, and group therapy; conducting initial assessments, intakes, and crisis sessions; providing referrals and bridging care to the community as needed; providing supervision and training for doctoral interns; consulting with students, faculty, and staff regarding mental health issues; participating in outreach activities to the campus community; and providing service to the campus community as requested by our Director The position reports to the Director of the Counseling Services, which is a part of the Division of Student Life During the academic year when classes are in session, we are open Mondays and Thursdays from a.m p.m and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from a.m - p.m Staff work a day or evening schedule for a minimum of 40 hours per week Occasional after hours and weekend work is required We seek excellence through diversity and inclusion As such, we are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively seeking diversity in our employees Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Ph.D or Psy.D in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited or equivalent educational program License eligible in the state of Kansas The successful candidate must be licensed in the state of Kansas and capable of independent practice within a negotiable timeframe Experience in organizing and/or teaching a class, ideally at a college/university level The successful applicant should also: o Be committed to a proactive student development perspective involving an active relationship with the campus community o Demonstrate a commitment to a developmental philosophy toward both clients and trainees o Possess the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team o Be creative and flexible in response to developing demands and challenges of the position o Have the ability to handle spontaneous work demands while undertaking projects that require advance planning o Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills and leading group discussions o Possess good, basic computer skills and have experience with electronic record-keeping Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of one year experience at a college or university counseling center Taught a course in career theory or career-life planning Completion of a course that included career theory and career development concepts Experience with administering and interpreting career assessments (e.g., SCII, MBTI, etc.) Experience in providing supervision Completion of an APA-accredited internship Salary Competitive and Commensurate with Experience The university provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and life insurances, retirement plan, and paid leave time Refer to http://www.k-state.edu/hr/currentemployees/benefits/summary.html for a complete summary Setting: Kansas State University Counseling Services is a comprehensive counseling service located on the Manhattan campus We have a staff of 21 people including marriage and family therapists, psychologists, psychology interns, practicum students, support staff, and other professional staff We are an APA accredited training site for pre-doctoral psychology interns and a practicum site for students in K-State’s Marriage and Family Therapy program Counseling Services includes an alcohol and other drug prevention program and a stress management/biofeedback center The mission of the service is to support the educational goals of students through the process of decision-making, crisis intervention, and personal skill building Education and prevention are a major part of the agency purpose See our website at http://www.kstate.edu/counseling and our online community at http://www.universitylifecafe.k-state.edu Kansas State University is a land grant institution of over 24,000 students in Manhattan, KS Manhattan is a city of 50,000 in the beautiful Flint Hills region of Kansas There are abundant recreational, cultural, and educational activities in the area in addition to K-State’s exciting Big 12 sports teams Manhattan is centrally located with approximately a hour drive to Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Lincoln, Nebraska Our local airport offers daily flights to Chicago and Dallas, which are key hubs to different destinations Find out more about K-State and the Manhattan area Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans Background check is required Application deadline is May 15, 2015 Starting Date: August 3, 2015 (negotiable) Complete applications include the following: A letter of application that includes a description of how your skills and interests fit the position Vita or resume A copy of graduate school transcripts A list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references Please send these materials to: Brenda Gfeller Accountant/Personnel Specialist Counseling Services Kansas State University 232 English/Counseling Services Bldg Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: 785-532-6927 e-mail: brendak@ksu.edu