Staff Psychologist, Full Time

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA United States

Position Title:
Staff Psychologist, Full Time

Position Type:
Regular

Hiring Range:

$96,600 - $147,550 commensurate with experience

Position is approved at 75th percentile as of 1/1/2022.

Pay Frequency:
Annual
POSITION PURPOSE:

Staff Psychologist is a member of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team which includes therapists (psychologists, social workers, and marriage/family therapists) psychology trainees, clinical case management, and psychiatry. The CAPS team is committed to the values of multiculturalism and social justice, and is dedicated to providing mental health services that are open to and accepting of every student we serve. Together this team contributes to student success by delivering integrated mental healthcare to SCU students utilizing the services of the Cowell Center. The Staff Psychologist provides the highest quality of mental health services while supporting the vision of the University to make student learning a central goal by facilitating the psychological well-being of the student body.

A successful candidate will be able to showcase a history of working across diverse identities (including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, and ability status) and demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity. A successful candidate will model a deep commitment to cultural humility and equity; and will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of the concept in evidence based short term therapy model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care:

• Exercise sound judgment and discretion is working with patients.
• Consult with supervisors on a regular basis and on major issues.
• Work independently with patients within the guidelines of management and CAPS.
• Conduct evaluation and brief therapy for students.
• Engage in crisis management; assessing, intervening and stabilizing clients.
• Daily manage and triage crisis/urgent cases
• Conduct group therapy offering a group approach to working with a variety of therapeutic issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the differences in care requirements for adolescents and adults, including, but not limited to: growth and development, psychological and psychosocial needs.
• Provide health education related to promoting client self-care and psychological health.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client, CAPS and Cowell Center information at all times.
• Electronically complete written intake assessments of students in a timely manner.
• Electronically complete written follow-up progress notes of students in a timely manner.

Consultation, Referral and Outreach Duties:

• Provide professional level expertise in performing duties and responsibilities.
• Involve third parties as necessary including peers and community providers.
• Utilize effective communication techniques with students, faculty, staff, parents, family members and concerned others to promote good, quality client care.
• Utilize effective communication techniques with community providers.
• Appropriately refer clients on-campus and to off-campus community providers.
• Share in the regular rotation of on-call after-hours phone consultation to University staff, including the on-duty Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• Appropriately document all consultations.

Outreach Duties

• Serve as a liaison to/partner with the residence hall community.
• Serve on university-wide committees as appropriate.
• Provide psycho-educational outreach programming to the campus community.
• Develop and direct outreach programs to the campus community

Supervisory and Training Duties

• Supervise and train advanced practicum trainees and pre-doctoral interns.
• Provide mental health training to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

Departmental Development

• Establish relationships built upon mutual trust and respect.
• Proactively and effectively communicate with peers and managers.
• Actively and collaboratively, support the mission, goals, and initiatives of the Cowell Center.
• Ensure smooth departmental processes and observe all Cowell Center policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of changes in psychological care that affect CAPS and the campus community.
• Conduct all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of clients, families, and co-workers.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Serve on departmental committees as appropriate.
• Maintain cooperative interactions with other clinical and support staff.
• Display a positive attitude within the Cowell Center and across departmental lines to contribute to staff morale and overall customer satisfaction.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Develop and foster relationships and trust with employees and the SCU Community.
• Work individually and as a team in a collegial, respectful, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate collaborative practice with team members utilizing conflict resolution and chain of command as necessary.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate and appropriately consult with Psychiatrist and Student Health Services to provide care to students who need medical management of emotional problems.
• Provide advice, consultation, and support in the development, implementation and evaluation of department wide policy.
• Maintain membership in Professional Organizations as deemed appropriate.
• Remain knowledgeable of best practices in the field of psychology and university counseling centers while staying abreast of the latest trends in the discipline of psychology.
• Perform other work-related assignments as assigned and/or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

• Commitment to understand and support Santa Clara University's distinctive Jesuit tradition and educational vision and willingness to model institutional values of service to others, community, and diversity.
• Commitment to understand, support, and model the values of a Jesuit, Catholic university as they relate to Counseling and Psychological Services.
• Santa Clara University is committed to Inclusive Excellence, therefore, it is vital all candidates seeking employment be committed to and demonstrate skills, knowledge and awareness to serve the unique needs of our diverse campus community.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D., Psy.D. Ed.D.) in counseling or clinical psychology from an accredited program in psychology.
• California licensed psychologist or licensed eligible.
• 0-3 years of experience in related field
• Prior college or university counseling experience, preferred.
• Prior experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population, preferred.
• Two years post-degree experience with young adults, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated ability to use technology in improving the delivery and evaluation of programs and services.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of student development theories.
• Demonstrated knowledge in addressing the needs of a diverse student population.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of people including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.
• Demonstrated skills in the application of student development theories

ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish professional relationships; interact effectively with diverse constituencies; and
• maintain confidentiality when required.
• Ability to work well both individually and as a part of a team in a collegial, respectful, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently with a wide variety of student psychological needs.

Nothing in this position description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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EEO Statement

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Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the https://www.scu.edu/phonebook/Department-of-Human-Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at mailto:iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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Requirements

Start Date: No Start Date
Education: Doctorate Required
Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
Part/Full Time: Full-Time

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