Staff Psychologist, University Counseling Center

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External Applicants: Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description. Cover Letter and Supporting Documents: Navigate to the "My Experience" application page. Locate the "Resume/CV" document upload section at the bottom of the page. Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select multiple files. Important Note: The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to attach your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents. You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission. Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary The Staff Psychologist is a member of a close and collaborative team of mental health professionals who provide comprehensive, confidential mental health services to a vibrant community of Wake Forest University - Reynolda Campus undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. The successful candidate for this position will provide culturally responsive short-term counseling/therapy and crisis intervention to students and consultation and outreach to the WFU community. The University Counseling Center (UCC) is focused on providing equitable and inclusive services to the campus community, particularly to historically underrepresented populations. The UCC is a training site for master's-level interns, as well as doctoral psychology interns, for whom all staff members serve as supervisors, consultants, and mentors. The University Counseling Center is part of the Health & Wellbeing Team of offices within the Division of Campus Life. The Health & Wellbeing Team is comprised of the University Counseling Center/Safe Office, Deacon Health, and the Office of Wellbeing. The Staff Psychologist works collaboratively both within the Health & Wellbeing team and across other departments as members of the Division of Campus Life to ensure delivery of integrated professional services consistent with the mission and strategic directions of Campus Life. Job Description *This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Essential Functions: Provides individual and group counseling/therapy to Reynolda campus students. Conducts crisis assessment and intervention for urgent/walk-in appointments. Evaluates students for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and determines a clinical disposition; including referrals to outside agencies and higher levels of care. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for students. Utilizes an integrative approach of evidence-informed therapeutic modalities to address distress, treat mental health diagnoses, and assist clients in achieving potential. Provides didactic training, consultation, and clinical supervision to UCC graduate trainees in psychology and counseling; may potentially provide clinical supervision to pre-licensure professional staff. Provides outreach (occasionally after hours), workshops, professional consultation, and training on various mental health and wellbeing topics to all members of the University community. Serves in an on-call rotation capacity for emergencies and crises. Responds to student problems and assists students, parents, faculty, and others in crisis situations. Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC policy and relevant professional code(s) of ethics. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program. License-eligible within 12 months of hire to practice independently at the doctoral level in North Carolina. Knowledge, skill, and ability to provide effective therapeutic methods for clients from a diversity of backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented populations. Credentialed to provide primary clinical supervision to doctoral psychology interns within 12 months of hire. Knowledge of clinical training program functionality. Knowledge of and ability to use a broad range of psychotherapy and counseling methods within a time-limited scope of service. Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills. Ability to effectively facilitate workshops, training, and seminars. Ability to use sound clinical judgment and to manage confidential information appropriately. Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated efficacy with general workplace technology and electronic health records. Adherence to relevant state and f

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