University of the Pacific · 3 months ago
Staff Psychologist II
University of the Pacific is dedicated to providing mental health services to enhance academic achievement and student success. The Staff Psychologist II will deliver therapy and crisis intervention services, collaborate with various departments, and ensure compliance with ethical standards in a diverse college environment.
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Responsibilities
Provides group, individual, and couples therapy, and psychoeducational workshops to a culturally diverse college student body in accordance with the university statement on diversity and inclusion
Provides preventative outreach/programming/trainings and represents CAPS at campus events such as orientation, critical incident debriefing, workshops, and other situations on an as needed basis
Provides primary or delegated clinical supervision for unlicensed trainees
Provides same-day, walk-in, and crisis intervention services to students presenting with urgent mental health concerns, including risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization, in alignment with university protocols and ethical standards of care
Consults with faculty, staff, and students regarding student concerns and participates in university-wide committees
Participates in staff, multidisciplinary team, and Student Life Divisional meetings
Keeps accurate and timely electronic records on all contacts with clients
Maintains compliance with ethical standards in the execution of services in accordance with the American Psychological Association, university policies, local, state and federal rules and regulations
Attends professional development opportunities and maintains licensure status with the appropriate California board
Provides Mandated Substance Abuse Assessments in coordination with Student Conduct and Community Standards on an as needed basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (Ph.D, Psy.D)
Current valid license to practice psychology as an independent practitioner in the State of California or valid license to practice in a state in the United States, and able to practice under Business and Professional Code Section 2946 (maximum of 180 days subject to the specifics of the regulation) or licensed within six (6) months of hire
Two (2) years of experience working with adolescents or adults
Experience in providing clinical supervision
Preferred
Ability to work well with a diverse client population
Demonstrated skills in culturally competent approaches to multiple modalities of therapy (e.g., group, individual, couples, crisis interventions, consultation, and workshops)
Ability to teach in an informal workshop setting
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working with other departments within the university
Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work
Company
University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific is a private university dedicated to providing students with opportunities in the fastest-growing industries.
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