Counseling Psychologist with LGBTQ+ Specialization

About the role

The CNSLNG Psychologist 3 HX position at Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is responsible for performing diagnosis and psychotherapy on a full range of cases with expertise in LGBTQ+ mental health. This role includes providing individual therapy, conducting crisis intervention, and offering psychoeducational programs to address the cultural and mental health needs of underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual therapy to assess the level of pathology and determine appropriate short-term therapeutic modalities for students with serious psychological concerns.
• Assesses for suicidal ideation and provides appropriate crisis intervention services.
• Conducts culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Consults with senior specialists on highly complex issues.
• Carefully coordinates care with Student Health and provides on and off-campus referrals as needed.
• Consults with staff, faculty, and students as requested.
• Develops and delivers psychoeducational programs addressing the cultural and mental health needs of underrepresented populations.
• Liaises with LGBTQ+ campus organizations to provide regular outreach to student communities and stay informed about issues impacting students.
• Approaches clinical service provision from a cultural perspective.
• Provides clinical guidance and oversight to other professional staff related to LGBTQ+ mental health.
• Trains and supervises staff, interns, practicum students, or peers as appropriate.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with state licensing requirements and maintains current licensure to practice psychology in the state of California.
• Maintains flexible hours within a 40-hour workweek.

Requirements

• PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
• License to practice psychology in the State of California or obtained within 6 months.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnoses, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups, members of the medical staff, and faculty.
• Experience working in a university counseling center.
• Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQ+ communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience providing counseling to communities with intersectional/interlocking identities.
• Experience with crisis intervention and/or coordination.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge associated with providing evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy services.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnoses, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups, members of the medical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and a course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQ+ communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience providing counseling to communities with intersectional/interlocking identities.
• Experience with crisis intervention and/or coordination.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnoses, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups, members of the medical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and a course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQ+ communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience providing counseling to communities with intersectional/interlocking identities.
• Experience with crisis intervention and/or coordination.

Benefits

Full benefits package including retirement and health insurance. Satisfactory criminal history background check is required. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $105,350.76 to $126,240.39/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Schedule

M-F, 8am to 5pm.