PS Psychologist

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The School Psychology Program at University of Utah seeks a Licensed Psychologist to join a grant-funded project, beginning fall 2023. This will be a five-year, grant-funded position within the Implementing a Culturally Responsive and Collaborative Interdisciplinary School Mental Health Training Program to support Spanish speaking communities. Responsibilities The licensed psychologist will support supervision and training of grant-supported School Psychology and Social Work student. As part of supervision, the licensed psychologist will support trainees within partner public schools, working with trainees and school staff to provide direct intervention to students, teacher consultations, and systems-level supports-particularly for Spanish-speaking/Latinx/Hispanic students. Additionally, the licensed psychologist will support trainee acquisition of Spanish language competency and understanding of Latinx/Hispanic cultural considerations through regularly held training seminars. Finally, the licensed psychologist will support project personnel on other elements of project data management and implementation. As part of this position, the licensed psychologist will have the opportunity to present and publish research and working within a cohesive and supportive interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology.
• Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
• One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).
• Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
• Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
• Completion of an APA -approved doctoral internship.

Responsibilities

• Support supervision and training of grant-supported School Psychology and Social Work student.
• Support trainees within partner public schools, working with trainees and school staff to provide direct intervention to students, teacher consultations, and systems-level supports-particularly for Spanish-speaking/Latinx/Hispanic students.
• Support trainee acquisition of Spanish language competency and understanding of Latinx/Hispanic cultural considerations through regularly held training seminars.
• Support project personnel on other elements of project data management and implementation.
• Present and publish research and working within a cohesive and supportive interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees