Staff Psychologist - Assessment Specialist, Counseling Center, Student Affairs

About the role

Cincinnati Counseling and Psychological Services (UC-CAPS) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for the Staff Psychologist – Assessment Specialist position and join our energetic, multidisciplinary, culturally informed collaborative team of mental health professionals to provide comprehensive clinical and psycho-educational services to UC’s student body.

Responsibilities

• We seek a generalist with well-developed clinical skills, and significant experience and interest in psychological assessment.
• Under administrative oversight at CAPS, the Staff Psychologist – Assessment Specialist will provide comprehensive clinical, consultative, emergency, and psycho-educational, and outreach services, ensuring adherence to national professional association ethical standards and compliance with state and federal laws related to service delivery, record keeping, and documentation.
• The role also involves developing and providing outreach programs to the campus community, fostering a supportive environment that promotes the academic success and well-being of students; as well as the assessment competency development of psychologists-in-training.
• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• Serve as a specialist for psychological assessment services at CAPS, including supervision of trainees provision of psychological assessment services, based on interest and/or experience.
• Write reports and proposals concerning program operation.
• Assess needs and create, plan, and implement outreach activities.
• Consult with faculty and staff within the university regarding counseling needs and provide training to faculty and staff on creating supportive learning environments.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
• Licensed Psychologist or licensed eligible in the State of Ohio (must obtain license in the State of Ohio within six (6) months of date of hire).
• Three (3) years of clinical counseling experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Considered a doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program.
• Pre-doctoral internship from an APA accredited internship training site.
• Experience working with sexual assault/trauma concerns.
• Experience providing brief individual therapy and outreach services.
• Experience providing group counseling.
• Experience working in a university or college counseling center.
• Good interpersonal skills, team oriented, and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.
• The ability to manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining good self-care and positive and healthy perspectives.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessment.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.

Application Process

To apply, please visit the UC applicant portal and submit a complete job application. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations, contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.