Job Information
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 988849 Psychologist in Kent, Ohio
Job Title:
Psychologist
Physical Location:
Kent, Ohio
Salary:
salary based on credentials and experience
Basic Function:
Provide high quality clinical services and outreach programming to university students. Consult with university faculty and staff. Supervise graduate students in psychology. Reports to Director or designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function -- if applicable:
CAPS Mission:
In support of Kent State University's vision and core values, the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to enhance the psychological health and development of Kent State University students. Through the provision of an array of culturally competent and evidence-based psychological services, consultation with faculty and staff, and programming, CAPS staff contribute to the attainment of student educational objectives, encourage student engagement in the university community, and support students' personal and professional success.
As a comprehensive student counseling center, we endeavor to create a welcoming and affirming environment that honors diversity and values individual and cultural differences. We strive to accomplish our mission through a variety of professional services including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological testing, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol programs, training of helping professionals and outreach and programing for the university community.
*CAPS Core Values: *
Confidentiality and Compassion: We believe in creating a supportive and confidential space to the KSU community. We show care for everyone with kindness and empathy. Respect for Peoples Rights and Dignity: We are committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for all. We make efforts to have a diverse staff with competence in multicultural counseling. We believe everyone should be valued and treated with respect regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.
Justice and Advocacy: We endeavor to ensure that all students have access to and benefit from our services. We also educate others in the campus community about various dimensions of mental health through our campus engagement activities.
Professional Excellence and Ethics: We strive to provide the highest quality services consistent with professional standards. We adhere to all professional and ethical principles and work to stay current with the latest research and developments in psychological practice.
Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Approach: We make efforts to collaborate with medical staffing at University Health Services, personnel in the Division of Student Affairs, the University, and the broader community.
THIS IS A 39-WEEK POSITION. SIXTEEN WEEKS IN FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER AND 7 WEEKS DURING BREAK OR SUMMER AS NEEDED.
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Provide clinical services to students with a broad spectrum of psychological, academic, and interpersonal concerns, as well as intervene with high-risk students. Conduct intake interviews, psycho-diagnostic assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment plan formulation. Provide crisis intervention and emergency services to the university community utilizing applicable laws and ethics pertaining to mental health. Provide psychological assessment, including intellectual, behavioral, and personality. Provide consultation to