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St. John's University

Location: JamaicaNY 11439 Document ID: AA334-08PX Posted on: 2017-05-0205/02/2017 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-06-01
 

Staff Psychologist/Staff Clinician, Queens


Title: Staff Psychologist/Staff Clinician, Queens

Department: Center for Counseling and Consultation

Campus: Queens



Summary: St. John's University is seeking a full-time licensed mental health clinician (i.e., Ph.D, LCSW, MA) within the University Center for Counseling and Consultation at the Queens campus. This individual will be responsible for providing psychological evaluations/intake assessments, individual counseling, consultation, on-call, and crisis intervention to a diverse population of students within a brief therapy framework.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at St. John's University.
  • 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.
  • Offer crisis intervention for students in emergency situations ad participate in the Center's on-call after-hours rotation.
  • Provide referral services to outside therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.
  • Maintain timely and accurate records according to professional standards and state and federal law.
  • Offer consultation and education to faculty and staff regarding student behavioral and emotional issues, classroom concerns, and current mental health issues.
  • Conduct psychological evaluations for the assessment of learning disabilities.
  • 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.


Qualifications:
  • MA or Ph.D. in a mental health counseling or Clinical or Counseling psychology
    • Preferred, a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling psychology.
  • Licensed or licensed eligible as a mental health provider 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 or 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.
  • This position is subject to a comprehensive background screen, with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.


I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

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.



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