Psychologist

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas System is seeking a Psychologist to join their team. This role provides outreach, individual, group, and crisis counseling as assigned, and actively participates in administrative supervision. The position involves receiving or providing clinical supervision as indicated by licensure status. The UNT System is a growing entity in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, committed to excellence, curiosity, and innovation, with a people-first, values-based culture. The Counseling & Testing Services department supports the academic success and well-being of UNT students through professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental-health screenings, educational programs, and referral services. Testing Services provides a wide range of testing services.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in mental health related field (counseling, social work, psychology).
Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Licensed by the State of Texas as a Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or equivalent.
If hired at the post-doc level, must obtain full licensure as a psychologist within 24 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Short term treatment orientation
Experience working in a College Counseling Setting
Experience using Titanium software
Bilingual
Fully licensed as a psychologist in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

Conduct Initial Consultation Appointments according to Service Delivery Agreement
Client's concerns and goals for seeking services are clearly stated including risk, if present
Plan (next appointment date/time) clearly indicated on Initial Data Form
Utilize CCAPS data in decision making
ICON data form completed and signed by the end of next business day
Success Plan completed
Determine appropriate levels of care; make appropriate referrals as indicated
Provide individual counseling according to Service Delivery Agreement
Appropriately document clinical interventions
Document risk assessment, if indicated
Update Student Success Plans, as clinically indicated
Review CCAPS every session
Utilize evidenced based interventions
Continue to assess for appropriate level of care
Conducts Group Counseling/Workshops as assigned
Markets groups or workshops
Evaluates effectiveness/satisfaction of services
Provide crisis/urgent counseling
Available for additional crisis times as needed
Documentation of crisis data form completed by end of the day
Completion of safety plan as needed
Utilizes supervision and consultation as appropriate
Keeps administrator and front desk informed of hospitalizations
Releases signed for external referrals and placed in file
Coordinate additional follow up and transport as needed
Obtains coverage during planned absences
Available for after hour and weekend special assignments as needed
Volunteers for special projects
Volunteers to support/cover colleagues (i.e. crisis etc.)
Collaborates and fosters positive internal and external relationships
Maintains CEU requirements and department CE file as required by state licensure board
Maintains active license or working towards completion within 2 years
Active in professional organizations (membership, presentations, publications)
Aware of and maintains ethical standards of profession
Seeks consultation when faced with ethical dilemmas
Promptness for all meetings and scheduled work hours
Keeps supervisor informed of absences, lateness, or schedule conflicts
Maintains Titanium Schedule to reflect work schedule accurately
Participates in department committees as assigned
Maintains positive work relationships
Responds to emails by the end of the next business day
Submits timesheets weekly
Reliable attendance
Maintains professionalism when responding to emails and/or feedback
Provides supervision and training as assigned
Available for unofficial training and consultation
Participates in training activities as assigned
Documents supervision activities
Receptive to supervision and participates actively in personal supervision
Makes appropriate referrals as indicated
Aware of off campus and on campus resources
Complete case management referral notes as indicated
Participates in outreach as assigned
Markets outreach
Evaluates outreach programs as indicated
Establishes regular communication with department, meeting at least twice a semester with contacts to determine needs and support OR if in 1st year, spend time researching possible liaison/coordinator needs or other equivalent need at the center
Responds to needed workshops or programming upon request
Dedicatess one hour each week to the liaison role/research