Staff Psychologist - 529500

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Psychologist provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students, outreach and consultation services to members of the University community, and training to students in the mental health professions as needed. This position is expected to rotate on-call throughout the year for the purpose of crisis intervention services. Due to the complex nature of human problems, this position requires a high degree of sophistication of thought and creativity. The Staff Psychologist routinely works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies. The person in this position will, for example, intervene with a student who is acutely suicidal and making threats in his or her residential area. Such situations call for excellent judgment, problem solving, and a thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems. The Staff Psychologist is expected to be knowledgeable about and adhere to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual. They will also follow Quality Improvement standards. Along with all staff, the staff psychologist should have a proven record of and continually demonstrate exemplary attitudes and performance in the areas of teamwork and proactively assisting all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission. Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.

Requirements

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Three (3) years of mental health experience
Psychologist License in the State of Alabama in good standing; OR licensed in another state and licensure eligible in Alabama with the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire if coming from another state or province; OR currently employed as a Psychology Doctoral Intern by the University of Alabama and licensure eligible in Alabama with the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
Excellent human relations, communication, advocacy, and mental health intervention skills.
Superior skills in time and task management, including the use of departmental resources to stay up to date on customer needs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work flexible and evening hours.
Demonstrated use of sound judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others.
Basic computer skills such as word processing and email.
Ability to effectively interact with University community members for the purpose of program development.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

College or University counseling center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students.
Provides outreach and consultation services to members of the University community.
Provides training to students in the mental health professions as needed.
Rotates on-call throughout the year for crisis intervention services.
Intervenes with students in crisis, including those who are suicidal and making threats.
Adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual.
Follows Quality Improvement standards.
Demonstrates exemplary attitudes and performance in teamwork and proactively assisting all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission.
Completes required training.
Promotes a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace.