Brigham Young University-posted 12 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Provo, UT
1,001-5,000 employees

Brigham Young University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking applications for full-time professional faculty positions. This is a continuing faculty status position that may be under-filled with a visitor. This position is focused on the direct delivery of psychological services to the BYU campus community, including students, faculty, and administration. All faculty convey the love of Jesus Christ through their service to students, and clinical work includes an emphasis on serving students with compassion as disciples of Jesus Christ should. The primary function of a CAPS faculty member consists of providing individual, group, and couples therapy. Faculty also engage in outreach and consultation. Teaching activities build faith in Jesus Christ and include scientifically accurate content in the domain of mental health, and faculty also engage in scholarly activities that advance understanding of the field of psychology.

  • Direct Service (24 hours per week)
  • Conduct individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy
  • Supervise graduate therapist-in-therapy (including supervision of interns from our APA-accredited internship)
  • Teach one Student Development course focused on mental health and psychology topics
  • Provide community level outreach intervention and consultation to the university community
  • The faculty member may choose to pursue one of two tracks: the scholarship track or the clinical track.
  • The scholarship track requires that the faculty member will engage in one scholarly conference presentation per year OR publish one peer-reviewed article every three years.
  • The clinical track involves the faculty member assuming two additional clinical hours in place of any scholarship requirement.
  • Indirect/Administrative Services (16 hours per week)
  • Faculty who opt for the scholarship track will participate in scholarly activity and relevant research.
  • Serve on assigned faculty department and university committees
  • Complete clinical documentation
  • Complete relevant ongoing training for continuing education to maintain licensure
  • Participate in mentorship activities as assigned
  • Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.
  • Minimum: A master’s degree in a mental health field that qualifies the holder to be licensed to practice psychotherapy. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
  • Utah licensure is required within one year of hire.
  • Ability and desire to interact with students is required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students is required.
  • Flexibility is required.
  • All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
  • All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
  • BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
  • That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others
  • Preferred: A doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology; marriage and family therapy; or social work.
  • Previous college counseling center experience is preferred.
  • Experience with psychotherapy, assessment, and training of Ph.D. students in university setting is preferred.
  • We highly encourage applicants with experience of demonstrated competency in working with diverse populations.
  • Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
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