Position Title
Staff or Licensed Psychologist/Cultural Diversity Liaison

University
Texas Woman’s University

Department
Counseling Center

Salary Range
competitive

Position Description
The TWU Counseling Center is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic staff or licensed psychologist to join our team. TWU is the largest university primarily for women in the United States and serves a diverse population of motivated, non-traditionally aged students.

The Staff Psychologist or Licensed Psychologist is under the general supervision of the Director of the Counseling Center. This individual would play a critical role in supporting university and Counseling Center outreach efforts promoting diversity awareness and appreciation, including but not limited to presenting on topics such as ethnic/racial differences, sexual orientation, social economic class, and gender. In addition to the duties noted above, this position regularly includes: intakes, individual, couples, group, and crisis intervention counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, and vocational difficulties; clinical supervision of interns and/or practicum students as appropriate and assigned; supervision of psychological assessment; and outreach to the campus community. On a less regular basis, the position also includes consultation with faculty, staff and students.

All staff are expected to maintain their professional licenses by engaging in state-required continuing education activities. Involvement in local, state, regional and national professional organizations, including attendance and presentation of programs and workshops, as negotiated with the Director, is also encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for the Staff Psychologist position, candidates must have a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology and eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Texas. If the position is accepted, the Staff Psychologist must become licensed as a psychologist in Texas within 18 months. Licensed Psychologist applicants must have a current psychology license and become licensed as a psychologist in Texas within 12 months of obtaining the position (if licensure is held in another state).

Desired Qualifications
Counseling Center experience and an active commitment to college counseling services and a strong commitment to multicultural and women’s issues is preferred. A preference will also be given to candidates who have some experience with diversity programming and training, supervision of practicum students or interns, knowledge of psychological assessment, 1-2 years of counseling center experience, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

University Description
Texas Woman’s University is the largest institution primarily for women in the United States. It has an enrollment of about 14,000 students across its Denton, Dallas, and Houston campuses. TWU is committed to the provision of quality education to a broadly diverse student body and to providing students with appropriate professional role models. TWU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in many areas, including an APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology.

TWU’s Denton Counseling Center staff is currently composed of a director, an assistant director/director of training, 3 psychologists, 3 psychology interns (APA-accredited internship program), 4 practicum students, and 2 administrative staff. The TWU Counseling Center provides services which help students to achieve their educational goals, to learn the process of problem solving and decision making, to develop the capacity for satisfying relationships, and to make full use of their potential for continued growth beyond their educational experience. It is the only campus agency designated to provide psychological services solely to students. Our Center is committed to the values of multiculturalism and diversity and strives to incorporate these ideals into all aspects of our operation. We work together as a team and are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients and our trainees.

Region Description
TWU’s Denton campus, located 35 miles north of the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, serves as the main campus. The D/FW area provides a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities within easy reach and access. In addition, our airport provides the opportunity to fly to many places in the United States and abroad non-stop, making travel easier and more accessible.

Required Application Materials
Completed applications include a letter of interest, resume or vita, copy of current license/certificate (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline
Screening of applicants will begin March 23rd, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. TWU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Persons from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Counseling Center directly if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process. Employment will require a criminal background check. Applications can be sent to the address below or submitted electronically.

Starting Date
May 2012 preferred but start date negotiable

Send Applications To:
Staff or Licensed Psychologist/Cultural Diversity Liaison, 12NV132

Mailing Address
Office of Human Resources, PO Box 425739
Denton, TX 76204-5739

Phone Number
940-898-3555

Email Address
dluceromiller@twu.edu

Web Address
http://www.twu.edu/humanresources/employment/approcess.htm

This listing expires on:
6/3/2012