Psychologist, Counseling

Roger Williams University • Bristol, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychologist will provide a coordinated and comprehensive system of psychological services aimed at maximizing students' emotional development and student success while promoting respect for self, others, property, and diversity within the Roger Williams University community.

Requirements

• Must be licensed or license eligible in the State of Rhode Island within one year of start date.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology from an A.P.A. approved program.
• Individual and group clinical skills with experience in crisis intervention and consultation.
• Possess sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.
• Adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Experience in one of the following areas: substance use, sports psychology, diversity, Title IX, and/or eating disorders.
• Experience in coordinating campus-wide mental health education programs.
• Pre-doctoral internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship in a university or college counseling center.
• At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling with students experiencing personal/social/family and related concerns while adhering to legal and ethical standards.
• Some after-hours crisis management as assigned by Director.
• Consult with family members, faculty, staff, and administrators on matters related to the Counseling Center.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate interns and post-doctorate fellows in order for them to meet their licensing requirements to be independent mental health providers.
• Coordinate with one or more other departments on a regular basis.
• Be involved in outreach programming as requested by administrators, faculty, staff, and student organizations.
• Coordinate and assess Counseling Center efforts in a particular area (e.g., substance use, sports psychology, diversity).
• Extended hours required on infrequent occasions for outreach, campus events, or emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree