Staff Psychologist

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent provides evaluation and treatment to a wide range of students presenting to the clinic. Participates in preventative mental health programs as a consultant and leader of workshops. Provides specialized services in at least one major program and crisis/liaison services, including regular intervention with emergency and highly acute situations.

Requirements

Ph.D., Psy. D., or Ed.D. in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent.
Licensure in Massachusetts for practice of psychology. (If licensed in another state or not yet licensed, must complete MA license within 1 year of hire.)
Three years of relevant professional experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or bicultural (particularly in Mandarin)
Experience providing services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals
Demonstrated skill in addressing acts of discrimination against marginalized groups

Responsibilities

Provides culturally responsive and identity-informed evaluations, crisis interventions and brief psychotherapies with individuals, couples, families, and groups that affirm the complex ways in which culture and identity affect therapeutic service delivery
Participates in regular on-call rotation and responds to a variety of urgent and emergent situations in 24-72 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Independently assesses and facilitates Section 12s for individuals at imminent risk to self or others
Performs specialized tasks and other duties as defined by the Leadership Team
Supervises psychology trainees, teaches within the training program, and is actively involved in the selection of psychology trainees
Provides community consultations, groups, workshops, and outreach
Prepares timely documentation of above activities
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals
Promotes and supports flourishing across the life span through a developmental lens
Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements
Recognizes the impact that racism, oppression, and other systemic inequities have on student access to care
Collaborates with students to increase their capacity and skill in accessing resources that promote wellbeing and academic success
Actively participates in the dismantling of systemic oppression as it shapes workplace policies and practices
Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life
Performs other duties as assigned