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Position Title
Staff Psychologist (R2841)
University
St. John’s University
Department
St. John’s University
Salary Range
n/a
Position Description
St. John’s University is seeking a full-time psychologist within the university Counseling Center at the Queens campus. The psychologist will be responsible for providing psychological evaluations/intake assessments, individual counseling, consultation, and crisis intervention to a diverse population of students within a brief therapy framework. Additional responsibilities include:
Consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student academic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning.
Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments for students and offer crisis intervention for students in emergency situations.
Provide referral services to outside therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.
Maintain timely and accurate records.
Offer consultation and education to faculty and staff regarding student behavioral and emotional issues, classroom concerns, and current mental health issues.
Respond to requests for classroom participation by faculty, as well as requests for information/reports from the community regarding services and resources.
Provide workshops and outreach to all members of the University community.
Engage in outcomes assessment with individual clients and center goals.
Participate in staff meetings in the Counseling Center.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling psychology and licensed or licensed eligible in the State of New York is required.
One to two years of post-graduate experience, preferably in a counseling center setting, is preferred.
Past experience working with the college-aged population, including a strong knowledge of the challenges experienced by young adults, preferred.
Knowledge of and demonstrated competence and sensitivity in working with a multi-cultural population.
Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills, particularly using short-term treatment interventions.
Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to collaborate with other departments and college administrators.
Strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills.
Excellent organizational, communication and human relations skills.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and three reference letters (including name, address, e-mail and telephone number of the reference).
St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.
St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Desired Qualifications
University Description
St. John’s University is Catholic, Vincentian and Metropolitan. We are committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce to support our mission of academic excellence and the pursuit of wisdom. Known for over 100 years of proud athletic tradition, our Big East excitement keeps Red Storm fans cheering.
Ranked among America’s top universities by The Princeton Review, St. John’s University educates leaders for today’s global society through quality academics, high-tech resources and an expanding international presence. With 1,500 Faculty and 1,700 Administrators/Staff, St. John’s is a leading Catholic University in the Vincentian tradition, dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives through active engagement in issues of energy and resource conservation, social justice and global citizenship. These values enhance the academic experience of more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students on three residential New York City campuses in Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan; a graduate center in Oakdale, NY; an international campus in Rome, Italy; and learning centers in other locations worldwide.
Region Description
Required Application Materials
Please apply online at:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=216896&company_id=15951&jobboardid=1442
Application Deadline
Starting Date
immediate
Send Applications To:
Mailing Address
Queens
Queens, NY 11439
Phone Number
000-000-0000
This listing expires on:
11/9/2009