Psychologist

Loyola Marymount University•Westchester, IL

1d•$87,000 - $117,500•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Student Psychological Services, this position will provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis/rapid response consultation, psychoeducation workshops and outreach, and supervision to postdoctoral residents. This is a full-time, 11-month, in-person assignment. This position provides after hours coverage on rotation with other licensed staff. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities Provide psychological services (assessment, psychotherapy, crisis, and disaster management) to a diverse clientele of individuals, couples, and groups who may present with mild to significant history of trauma. Position is responsible for participating in an after hours crisis assessment rotation. Provide consultation and guidance to Student Affairs staff, academic departments, and other University entities regarding community issues, and emergency situations. Provide and collaborate with Student Affairs and other University departments in a variety of programs that promote the mental health and well-being of individual students to foster healthy communities. Demonstrate personal, professional, and ethical qualities consistent with the standards of the Student Psychological Service center and California licensure requirements. Demonstrate knowledge and embrace the University’s mission and values. Demonstrate ability to promote collaborative working relationships. Provide supervision, consultation, and evidence-based training for Postdoctoral Residents consistent with the SPS Postdoctoral program and APPIC guidelines. Support the University DEI initiatives and goal of being an anti-racist institution. Serve on divisional / university programs as the request of the Director. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Loyola Marymount University Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or Professional Counselor is required.
Licensed by the California Board is required.
Incumbents will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes, and clinical interventions.
Experience in trauma treatment and crisis intervention, with survivors of sexual / domestic violence, racialization, sexual abuse, and/or other trauma related to marginalized identities, e.g., People of Color, religion, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, Indigenous people.
Strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment, particularly with at-risk and suicidal clients.
Ability to effectively address issues of race, gender, ethnicity, with the campus community to promote social justice.
Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and summaries.
Advanced organizational and leadership skills.
Strong work ethic.
Experience using virtual platforms, Telehealth to provide therapy, outreach, workshop training.
Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of social media, electronic records, and other relevant computer systems.

Nice To Haves

A Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is preferred.
Counseling experience in higher education preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in direct psychological service preferred.
Supervisory experience with Postdoctoral Residents is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological services (assessment, psychotherapy, crisis, and disaster management) to a diverse clientele of individuals, couples, and groups who may present with mild to significant history of trauma.
Participate in an after hours crisis assessment rotation.
Provide consultation and guidance to Student Affairs staff, academic departments, and other University entities regarding community issues, and emergency situations.
Provide and collaborate with Student Affairs and other University departments in a variety of programs that promote the mental health and well-being of individual students to foster healthy communities.
Demonstrate personal, professional, and ethical qualities consistent with the standards of the Student Psychological Service center and California licensure requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge and embrace the University’s mission and values.
Demonstrate ability to promote collaborative working relationships.
Provide supervision, consultation, and evidence-based training for Postdoctoral Residents consistent with the SPS Postdoctoral program and APPIC guidelines.
Support the University DEI initiatives and goal of being an anti-racist institution.
Serve on divisional / university programs as the request of the Director.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.
Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.