Position Title
Counseling Psychologist

University
Purdue University Calumet

Department
Counseling center

Salary Range
47-50K

Position Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General duties include providing intake assessment and individual/couples/group psychotherapy within a brief therapy framework and occasionally, longer-term therapy; developing and implementing workshops and outreach presentations to a wide variety of student groups and university departments, crisis intervention and psycho-educational programming.

The qualified candidate will engage in on-going case management; make appropriate referrals to other professionals as necessary; participate in staff and training meetings; serve on University committees; engage in professional development activities, perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong generalist skills, as well as have demonstrable multicultural competence and a commitment to multicultural organizational development. Additional desirable qualities may include expertise in eating disorder treatment, treatment of anxiety and depression, gender issues, GLBT or multicultural counseling.

The Counseling Center is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs. Successful applicants will demonstrate an understanding of the role of a counseling center on a university campus and function well within the larger division of Student Affairs.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to: consultation and outreach to the campus community including students, faculty, and staff.


FLSA/Benefits:
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: TIAA/CREF Contribution Waiting Period.

Check out our excellent benefit package at http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/benefitsPlans.html

A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position.

Minimum Qualifications
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited program
• Qualified to become a licensed psychologist in the State of Indiana
• Entry level applicants welcome to apply
• Strong generalist psychologist skills: developmental counseling, career counseling and clinical counseling
• Must attain State of Indiana licensure within 18 months from date of hire

Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated skills to conduct intake clinical interviews, psycho-diagnostic assessment, treatment plan formulation and treatment recommendations
• Knowledge and application of current best practices, laws, procedures, and the American Psychological Association ethical principles that govern the practice of psychology in the State of Indiana

• Demonstrated multicultural competence and a commitment to multicultural organizational development
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
Preferred:
• Licensed or license eligible in the State of Indiana
• Experience in working with a traditional college-aged population a plus; and have demonstrated experience working successfully with diverse populations including; students of color, international students, and GLBTQ students
• Experience in working with a broad array of psychological, emotional, and developmental concerns

University Description
Purdue University Calumet is one of Hammond, Indiana’s largest employers and is less than 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, near the shores of Lake Michigan. We are an academically comprehensive regional university & part of the internationally respected Purdue University system. We have a broad range of academic majors, over 9,600+ students and more than 1600+ employees. Our Calumet campus can be likened to a small city. We have our own fitness center, day care facility, cafeteria, conference center, police department, library, printing services and travel center.
Purdue University Calumet is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential.


http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/about/Purdue University

Calumet is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Fully Committed to a Diverse Workplace.

Region Description
http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/prospective/

Required Application Materials
Apply online at www.calumet.purdue.edu/hr/employment

Application Deadline
Review of online applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled, with a preferred application date of September 14, 2009.

Starting Date
Review of applications begins Sept. 14, 2009 and will continue until position is filled.

Send Applications To:

Mailing Address

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Phone Number

Web Address
www.calumet.purdue.edu/hr/employment

This listing expires on:
11/29/2009