Psychologist

Overview

Position Overview
The Psychologist position is within the Clinical Service of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS is comprised of two units, the Clinical Service and Testing Service, and is a unit within Student Affairs at the University of Kansas. The Clinical Service provides psychological services to KU students and supports the educational mission by assisting students with personal, social, and academic challenges.

CAPS also offers an APA-accredited doctoral psychology training program and supervises doctoral interns, practicum students, and other trainees. The Psychologist reports to the Associate Director of CAPS and is a member of the CAPS interdisciplinary team. This position involves handling confidential information in accordance with state and federal laws and University policies, and may review, create, and process client information according to established procedures.

65%
Provides counseling and psychotherapy services to KU students, including diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical consultation, and participation in interdisciplinary clinical team meetings. Maintains clinical records in accordance with CAPS policy and state/federal regulations. Complies with duties and responsibilities related to ePHI and IT Security.

25%
Provides training and supervision to graduate students-in-training, including psychology interns and practicum students. Provides direct supervision, participates in professional seminars, and contributes to the development of training curricula and activities.

5%
Provides outreach and prevention activities including consultation to faculty, administration, and other staff regarding student adjustment, mental health, and development issues. Develops and presents programs to increase awareness and educate students about personal development, stress management, ADHD, prevention, and adjustment to college life. Supports and implements activities to enhance diversity within CAPS, Student Affairs, and the University.

5%
Carries out other responsibilities as requested by the Director or Associate Director, including participation on university committees and contributing to research activities and special projects. Maintains Kansas psychology licensure as required.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program conferred by start date, plus one year of related professional experience.
• Successful completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship in Psychology.
• Licensed or license-eligible by start date for permanent or temporary license at the doctoral level in Kansas.
• Experience providing individual psychotherapy as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies; the degree level is the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector.

• Experience in supervision and training.
• Experience in group therapy.
• Experience in brief/solution-focused therapy techniques.
• Experience in DSM-5 diagnosis and assessment of mental status.
• Experience in outreach and prevention.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in conducting psychological assessment and an interest in providing training in assessment.
• Demonstrated experience working with and commitment to supporting a wide range of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Training in or experience with working with students with a variety of needs.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and significant experience working collaboratively with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other members of the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team, take initiative, and be flexible in response to evolving demands.

Heather Frost

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In addition to the online application, the following…