What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
DESCRIPTION: Full time 11 months per year position. The Psychologist works within Counseling & Psychological Services as a generalist to provide mental health services to students. The department is interdisciplinary and comprised of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. The department also offers practicum training for WCU students who are enrolled in one of the mental health master’s programs and hosts an APA Accredited Psychology Internship.
CAPS is a department within the Health & Wellness Unit of the Student Affairs Division, which includes Campus Recreation & Wellness, Health Services and Health & Wellness Education. Our departments work collaboratively to provide for the health needs of the campus and to encourage students to be involved, healthy and well.
The responsibilities of the Psychologist involve providing direct clinical services to students within our highly-utilized center. These services include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention (daytime and evening/weekends on rotating basis), psychological assessment, and outreach programming. Additionally, the psychologist will provide supervision of doctoral interns and of master’s level practicum students. The CAPS staff collaborate with various student affairs departments and other campus partners, as appropriate, to focus on the mental health needs of students.
DESCRIPTION: Full time 11 months per year position. The Psychologist works within Counseling & Psychological Services as a generalist to provide mental health services to students. The department is interdisciplinary and comprised of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. The department also offers practicum training for WCU students who are enrolled in one of the mental health master’s programs and hosts an APA Accredited Psychology Internship.
CAPS is a department within the Health & Wellness Unit of the Student Affairs Division, which includes Campus Recreation & Wellness, Health Services and Health & Wellness Education. Our departments work collaboratively to provide for the health needs of the campus and to encourage students to be involved, healthy and well.
The responsibilities of the Psychologist involve providing direct clinical services to students within our highly-utilized center. These services include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention (daytime and evening/weekends on rotating basis), psychological assessment, and outreach programming. Additionally, the psychologist will provide supervision of doctoral interns and of master’s level practicum students. The CAPS staff collaborate with various student affairs departments and other campus partners, as appropriate, to focus on the mental health needs of students.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Successful candidates must have experience working in a university counseling center or with the college-aged population in an outpatient setting. They must have a completed doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by August 1st, 2024 and be eligible for licensure as a Health Service Provider-Psychologist in North Carolina by September 1, 2025
Successful candidates must have experience working in a university counseling center or with the college-aged population in an outpatient setting. They must have a completed doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by August 1st, 2024 and be eligible for licensure as a Health Service Provider-Psychologist in North Carolina by September 1, 2025
Preferred Qualifications
At least two years of experience providing clinical services in a counseling center. Additional expertise in at least one area including but not limited to multicultural counseling, athletes, mindfulness, mood management, trauma services or crisis management highly desired.
We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences in providing culturally responsive services for students and in providing culturally responsive training to master’s and doctoral level trainees.
We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences in providing culturally responsive services for students and in providing culturally responsive training to master’s and doctoral level trainees.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
11
Posting Text
Open Date
04/11/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please attach a cover letter, current vita, and a list of professional references (include complete contact information).
Should you have any questions, please contact the Search Chair, Amber Ellington at aellington@email.wcu.edu
Please attach a cover letter, current vita, and a list of professional references (include complete contact information).
Should you have any questions, please contact the Search Chair, Amber Ellington at aellington@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
