Psychologist
DEPARTMENT: Counseling & Psychological Services, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: 09/10/24 (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date). Open until filled.
TO APPLY visit our website HERE.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF
NEBRASKA-LINCOLN: Ranked as one of
the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of
Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters
personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you
will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the
significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska
community. Counseling and Psychological Services has a career ladder that
increases salary upon receiving one’s independent license. We also allow
psychologists to opt into working an 11-month position when they have worked at
least one year at CAPS and have their independent license.
UNL invests in our employees:
- Counseling and Psychology Services has a Licensure Development Program. Provisional psychology license starting at 80k. LPs starting at 90k. Come and grow with us!
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- No-cost life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with University match
- Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
- Exclusive staff discounts
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Professional development through training and education
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- And much more!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is
seeking a Psychologist to join our team! In this role you will
support the UNL student population’s mental health care. The Psychologist assists
students in reaching their educational, developmental, and emotional goals by
providing supervision to our doctoral interns and provisionally licensed
psychologists, diagnostic services, treatment, consultation, and education.
Consistent with CAPS’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, in
this position you will connect and support underserved student group (e.g.,
students of color, LGBTQ, international students, students with
disabilities).
As a Psychologist you will:
- Provide valuable mental health treatment and care to the UNL student population
- Prepare and correspond with and on behalf of clients
- Interact and collaborate with other professionals within the University Health Center and across campus
- Collaborate and consult with professional colleagues
- Perform routine case management
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a
high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are
respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse
populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work
environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to
participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer,
qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status,
marital status, and/or political affiliation. See:
http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or PsyD in Psychology or related discipline from an accredited training program (or equivalent) along with one year of an APA doctoral internship (or equivalent) required. Eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Nebraska by completing doctoral degree by application due date, sitting for the national exam (EPPP) for licensure within first year of hire, successfully passing within 18 months of hire, and being independently licensed within two (2) years of hire. Must have ability to form effective therapeutic relationships with students. Coursework (or equivalent) and experience in provision of supervision must be clearly articulated and demonstrated as this position requires the provision of supervision to doctoral interns and being involved in the CAPS supervisory team. Experience in a multidisciplinary psychological setting. Demonstrated expertise working with underrepresented and first-generation students necessary. Sensitivity, knowledge and effectiveness in working with a diverse student population, including ethnic minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, and other under-represented groups essential. Ability to consult and present educational programs related to educational, developmental, and mental health issues, especially regarding underrepresented student concerns necessary. Considerable knowledge of personality theory, psychopathology, normal and abnormal development, techniques of psychotherapy and factors relating to individual and social psychopathology required. Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team, and with other health professionals, University faculty and staff, and the general public essential. Knowledge of and experience with psychological assessment instruments required. Must have knowledge of referral sources and indications for appropriate referral.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Psychologist Preferred. Experience working in a comprehensive counseling center at a college or university is helpful. Exposure to stepped care and short-term models of counseling are helpful. Experience working with traditionally underserved student groups including all students of color on campus and first-generation students. Experience in creating liaison relationships with traditionally underserved student groups and developing innovative programming to these student groups preferred. Multicultural knowledge and experience is highly valued. An ability and willingness to work evening hours is desirable. If agreeable, an alternative work schedule could be arranged.
COMPENSATION: Counseling and Psychology Services has a Licensure Development Program. Provisional psychology license starting at 80k. LPs starting at 90k.
HOW TO APPLY: Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
URL: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/93164
(Posted 8/27/24)