Staff Psychologist - 528252

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

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. Additional Department Summary: Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies. Adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Follows Quality Improvement standards. Assists all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission. Completes required training that is related to laws and regulations, that creates a more hospitable and respectful workplace, and safer work environment. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

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
Excellent human relations, advocacy, and mental health intervention skills
Excellent time and task management skills, including the use or departmental resources to stay up to date on customer needs
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent judgment, problem solving, and a thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems
Ability to work with various groups of people
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
Demonstrated exemplary attitude and performance in the areas of teamwork

Nice To Haves

College or University counseling center experience

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
Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies
Adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual
Follows Quality Improvement standards
Assists all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission
Completes required training that is related to laws and regulations, that creates a more hospitable and respectful workplace, and safer work environment
Holds staff accountable for completion of required training
Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures