Psychologist/Counselor

Company: Southwestern University
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Southwestern University, located in Georgetown has an immediate opening for a Psychologist / Counselor. This position provides counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, and preventive and developmental outreach services for students. This is a full-time, 11-month, fully benefited, exempt position who reports to the Director of Counseling and Health Center.Primary Duties: Conduct individual, group, relationship, and family counseling.Conduct developmental and preventive interventions.Consult with students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding student welfare.Administrative tasks:Participate in staff meetings.Assist in writing and editing Counseling Services promotional materials.Occasionally staff the reception desk.Assist with on-going evaluation of Counseling Services.Serve on University committees, etc.Crisis intervention (rotating On-Call).On-going professional development:Pursue continuing education.Participate in professional organizations.Coordinate practicum student training, including clinical supervision, as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Position Requirements: PhD (Psychologist) or Master's (counselor) degree in counseling or clinical psychology.Demonstrated competence in providing college student counseling services, including assisting with the specialized concerns of persons of color, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered persons, persons with disabilities, women, and men.Possess excellent clinical skills.Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.Excellent computer skills utilizing software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic.Willingness to adhere to the University's core values.Possess excellent interaction and communication skills (verbal and written), including outstanding diplomacy skills.Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.Demonstrated professional manner with all internal and external University constituencies.Ability to be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities, and produce reliable work product.Proven ability to perform well in stressful situations.Ability and willingness to travel utilizing standard, commercial, and/or personal modes of transportation.Understanding and commitment to a liberal arts education, including the ability to relate to a liberal arts faculty.Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.Ability to work in a typical office environment, with or without accommodationsPreferred Position Requirements:Three or more years related experience.Licensed or License-eligible as a psychologist in the State of Texas.Clinical supervision and training skills.Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, under graduate tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.To apply: The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/125652. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest, resume, the name and contact information of three professional references, and salary expectation. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. The Committee will review all completed applications until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University's Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer. EOE/M/FInclusion is the deliberate effort to create an environment in which people from all backgrounds* are not only included but welcomed, valued, respected, considered, and supported within our community. People from marginalized (i.e., devalued) and/or minoritized (i.e, underrepresented) groups are heard, seen, respected and accepted in all aspects of our community. Southwestern University is committed to inclusive excellence that provides access and support, enables participation, and removes barriers so that all people within our community are empowered and can thrive in a campus that is welcoming and validating.*including but not limited to people of color (race, ethnicity, nationality), sex, sexual identity, gender identity, age, physical and mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, religion, immigrants, and the intersection of these identities.PDN-993554b7-5a31-4554-ab68-aa87a7e368a3

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