Staff Psychologist Job ID: 263840
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location Augusta University -
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Job Summary Job Posting RefreshThe duties include but are not limited to: providing individual and group psychotherapy, relational/couples counseling, and crisis intervention to students, including treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention and consultation, and administration and interpretation of assessment instruments. Maintaining adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records. Responsible for development, delivery, and assessment of new and existing outreach programs that promote and provide practical and effective education and skills for students through seminars, workshops, class presentations and other engagement events. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment. Collaborating with other campus departments/offices, campus committees and student organizations to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy in the university community. Providing supervision to master's level and doctoral level counseling interns. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director. These may include serving in relief at the front desk and with phone coverage, campus trainings and possible outreach to community organizations and groups.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy, couples/relational counseling, and crisis intervention to students, to include administration and interpretation of assessment instruments, treatment plan development, case management care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention and consultation. Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records.
- Coordinate a specific center initiative that enhances intervention and prevention services. Examples are: group therapy, relational therapy, suicide prevention, mental health needs of specific student populations (student athletes, BIPOC students, etc.).
- Develop and conduct psychoeducational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address preventative and developmental needs of students. Collaborate with other campus departments, campus committees and student organizations. Provide training and supervision to unlicensed clinicians or counseling interns.
- Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance and maintain best of current professional trends for college and university counseling centers.
- Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Ph.D., Psy.D, or Ed.D from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program and an APA approved (or equivalent) internship. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Georgia. A temporary or permanent license from the state of Georgia must be obtained by the date of first employment. Two years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to those of our population (i.e. 17-50).
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in a university counseling center setting.
Experience providing group and relational counseling.
Experience and proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health disorders.
Experience providing crisis services and treating more severe mental health concerns.
Prior clinical experience and expertise with a varied clinical caseload.
Experience providing outreach presentations on mental health topics relevant to university students.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/ written skills
Detail-oriented
Knowledge of and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in addition to EMR systems
Excellent analytical, customer service and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Certifications/License Licensed Psychologist
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (work outside of the regular business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 263840
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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