Staff Psychologist/Counselor

Job Summary

is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent grasp of psychopathology, diagnostic systems, risk assessment, and management.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to problem solve and respond to complex, urgent situations in a timely manner while exercising sound judgment, discretion, cultural sensitivity, and diplomacy.
• Have proficiency in oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and leading group presentations and discussions.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage spontaneous work demands, as well as projects that require advanced planning.
• Ability to professionally interact with and respond to a variety of staff, faculty, students, community partners, and administrators.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to spend a considerable time in the office with clients and at a desk using a computer.
• Ability to travel to other buildings on the campus.
• Ability to attend conferences and training sessions locally or out of state.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in an applied mental health field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) at the time of hire.
• Licensed or license-eligible within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Hold a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology and complete a pre-doctoral internship prior to the date of hire.

Recent graduates will receive required supervision by a licensed psychologist on staff.

• Licensed in the state of TN at the time of hire
• Experience as a clinical supervisor (includes supervision provided to other trainees while in a doctoral program)
• Experience working in a university counseling center or other multidisciplinary clinic
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to a wide range of personal diversity and multicultural issues, and an ability to fully embrace a campus community and multicultural model that values social justice principles.
• Experience / training in treating presenting concerns commonly seen in young adults (sexual assault, trauma, eating and body issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, ADHD, etc.)
30+ days ago