Position Title
Post-Doctoral Resident

University
James Madison University

Department
Counseling & Student Development Center (CSDC)

Salary Range
$29,700 plus $400 for professional development activities and access to the university health center medical care

Position Description
The CSDC at James Madison University is currently seeking a Post-Doctoral Resident for a 12-month position (August 2012 to August 2013). The intent of the residency is to provide an entry-level professional with the type of supervised experience necessary for licensure as a psychologist. The Resident will provide (1) short-term individual, group, and crisis counseling, (2) consultation services and outreach programming, and (3) supervision and training for graduate students. The Resident will also participate in organizational and clinical staff meetings and other university-wide meetings as appropriate. Further, the Resident may gain additional experience in areas such as administrative leadership, eating disorders, group counseling, psychoeducational outreach, sexual assault counseling and response, and suicide risk reduction.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have:
- Completed all requirements for their doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-approved graduate program prior to the start of residency;
- Completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship, preferably in a university counseling center;
- Well-developed skills in providing brief psychotherapy for a student population.

Desired Qualifications
Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center desirable. Preferred qualities of the candidate include: (1) demonstrated interest in and commitment to university counseling center work and college student development, (2) a collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues, (3) the energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships, (4) a self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals, (5) an appreciation for and experience with working with students of color, international students, and issues pertinent to these populations, and (6) excellent oral and written communication skills.

University Description
Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, James Madison University is a selective, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented public institution with an enrollment of approximately 18,000 students. For 16 consecutive years JMU has been ranked as the top public, master’s level university in the South by the annual poll on academic quality conducted by U.S. News and World Report for its guidebook, America’s Best Colleges.

The CSDC is staffed by twelve full-time professionals, including licensed clinical psychologists, licensed counselors, a psychiatrist, and two staff members whose efforts focus on working with underserved populations at JMU. We are a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff striving to provide culturally competent clinical services, outreach programming, and training opportunities. In addition to our APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship Program, the CSDC staff also trains master’s level externs, practicum students from the JMU’s doctoral and community counseling programs, and post-doctoral and psychiatry residents. The Center is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Centers and resides in the Division of Student Affairs. The mission of the Division is to prepare students to be educated and enlightened citizens, and individual departments strive to provide the best possible programs and services to assist students in realizing success in all areas of life.

JMU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer, and the CSDC has a commitment to diversity. Multi-culturally competent professionals with the awareness, knowledge, and skills required to work effectively with a diverse clientele and to enhance the CSDC’s diversity mission are strongly encouraged to apply.

Region Description
Money Magazine’s money.com identified the Shenandoah Valley as one of the twelve best places to spend a summer vacation. That list also included the Virgin Islands, San Diego, and Vancouver. The natural scenic beauty of the area is accompanied by a variety of recreational opportunities and historic sites. The University is located approximately two hours from both Washington, D.C., and Richmond metropolitan areas.

Required Application Materials
Please submit the following application materials electronically: a letter of application expressing your interest in and goodness of fit with the position, vitae, and three letters of recommendation from clinical supervisors or individuals familiar with your clinical skills and ability to work with a collaborative team (include contact information for references). To receive full consideration, these letters should include information about both the applicant’s strengths and growth edges. Please mail all graduate transcripts (official copies only) to the university address listed below.

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

Starting Date
August 6, 2012

Send Applications To:
Dr. Ilene Magee

Mailing Address
Post-Doctoral Resident Search Committee, James Madison University, Counseling and Student Development Center, Varner House, 800 South Main Street, MSC 0801
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Phone Number
(540) 568-6552

Email Address
mageeim@jmu.edu

Web Address
http://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/

This listing expires on:
8/22/2012