Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number S00220P Position Title Staff Clinician Department Counseling Center Position Status Full-Time Position Type Regular Months per Year 11 Months Work hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Evening on-call rotation (in support of external on-call service)
Some evening outreach

Start Date (For temporary positions only) End Date (For temporary positions only) Position Band/Level 150 = AP29 Pay Range Commensurate with experience Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? No Ad Text

Job Summary

The Skidmore College Counseling Center invites applications for a Staff Psychologist/Social Worker position. We have one available position, with a flexible start date (no later than August 1st; earlier would be preferable). The position is a full-time, 11 month appointment. The position involves providing short-term therapy, including single session work; crisis intervention, including rotation in after-hours on-call coverage; psycho-educational programming; consultation to faculty, staff, and parents; leading a focused skills-based group or support group each semester; serving as a liaison to either our Athletics Department or Opportunity Programs Office; and participation in the Center’s multidisciplinary treatment team, as well as the larger division of Student Affairs. The successful applicant will also be involved in training the college’s Residential Life staff as well as other student leadership training.

Candidates should possess a doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a Master’s in Social Work; have completed a supervised internship; be licensed or license-eligible within 2 years as a psychologist or LCSW in New York State; have strong diagnostic and clinical skills as well as experience in working with a broad array of psychological, emotional, and developmental concerns; have experience in working with a traditional college-aged population; and have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations including students of color, international students, and LGBTQ+ students. Expertise in providing short-term therapy and skilled risk assessment/risk management are essential. Experience with single-session therapy and/or stepped care would be a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a Master’s degree in Social work. At least one year previous experience working with college age population. Completion of a supervision and accredited internship. Licensed or license eligible within 2 years as NYS psychologist or LCSW.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only) EEO Statement

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, cv/resume and a list of three references. A graduate transcript is also required but can be sent separately.

This system can support attachments up to 1.9MB. Documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800

Posting Information

Posting Date 02/27/2019 Open Until Filled Closing Date Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/2800 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you first learn about this position?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Education
   • LinkedIn
   • New York State Department of Labor
   • Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
   • Saratogian
   • Scholarly Hires
   • Skidmore Website
   • Times Union
   • Twitter
   • Career Fair
   • Invited by Department to Apply
   • Professional Conference
   • Professional journal/publication
   • Referred by Skidmore Employee
   • Other
2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PhD or ABD
3. * Will you be license eligible as a psychologist in NYS within 2 years of hire, OR are you currently licensed or license eligible as an LCSW in New York State?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have previous experience working in a college counseling center?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How many years do you have in this type of position?
   • Less than 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5
   • 6
   • 7 +
6. * Please describe your work experience with diverse populations, including persons of color, individuals from international backgrounds, and those with LGBTQ+ identities.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of Three References

Optional Documents

1. Transcript