Staff Psychologist
- Employer
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The full salary range for this position is $63,000 – $70,000. The final salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
Employee CategoryAdministratorsDepartmentCounseling Center OfficeEClass CodeFull Time AdministratorsPosition SummaryPosition provides individual, group, and couples psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to currently enrolled students. Provides training and supervision to advanced doctoral-level mental health trainees and assists with psycho-educational outreach. Provides oversight for coordination of specific program area such as Outreach, Groups and Workshops, or Marketing.
Assists with adherence to professional standards in keeping with accrediting body-The International Association of Counseling Services.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesFull-time, 12-month position.
Clinical Duties (60%): Provides evidence-based and culturally competent services to students through individual, group, initial evaluation, and crisis intervention to a diverse student body in the University’s Counseling Center utilizing brief and short-term models of psychotherapy. Maintains a high case load of 20-25 clients weekly. Conducts evaluations of high risk cases and participates in campus crisis activities following disruptive events. Conducts substance abuse assessments and interventions. Initiates mental health holds in keeping with Colorado Mental Health Statutes. Consults with faculty, staff, and student groups on a variety of mental health related issues. Evening, weekend, and holiday crisis coverage are not required.
Clinical Supervision (10%): Provides competency-based individual supervision to graduate student trainees in mental health that attracts advanced–level doctoral trainees from the local Denver community. Expresses familiarity with different theoretical supervision models and related areas of research. Is able to provide ethical guidance and support to supervisees for challenging situations and encourage professional growth and development. Is able to be organized in keeping up with supervisee caseload and is able to monitor high risk issues in keeping with the professional standards of care.
Coordinatorship and Outreach (30%): Provides coordinatorship for specific programming areas such as Outreach, Professional Development, and Practicum Training. Initiates and maintains professional liaison relationships with faculty and staff to enhance outreach efforts to the traditionally under-served students on campus. Conducts outreach presentations on mental health and diversity topics to classes and a variety of minority groups including lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender and queer/ questioning persons; the differently-abled veteran students; and ethnically diverse populations. Serves on internal and university-wide committees in keeping with areas of expertise and interest.
Required Qualifications1) Earned Doctoral Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
2) Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in Colorado, within one year of hire
3) Previous experience with providing clinical supervision to mental health trainees
4) Previous clinical experience in assessing high-risk cases
5) Experience with brief and short-term models of psychotherapy.
- Professional experience in working with substance abuse prevention and intervention
- Professional experience in working with eating disorders and sexual assault
- Previous professional counseling experience in working with diverse populations
- Previous experience in carrying a high case load of about 25 clients weekly on average
- Experience in conducting outreach presentations to faculty, staff, and students
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong commitment to maintaining a team environment
- Previous experience in working in a college/university Counseling Center environment
- Experience in being a strong team player
- Strong interest in interacting with the on-campus academic community.
- Experience in working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations.
Complete applications received by July 1st, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.
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Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
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Organization
Metropolitan State University of Denver provides students with a transformative academic experience and serves the community as a courageous change agent and a gateway to opportunity. The University’s broad access, affordable tuition, quality academic experience and excellent outcomes add up to a high-value education.
Founded in 1965, MSU Denver is a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degrees on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. MSU Denver educates more undergraduate Coloradans than any other four-year institution in Colorado.
Make a difference with MSU Denver
MSU Denver has served as a stepping stone toward the American dream for more than 102,000 alumni, 79% of whom stay in the state after graduation. The University injects hundreds of millions of dollars into the Colorado economy while serving a majority first-generation students, changing families and communities as the state’s third-largest public university.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a leader and innovator in higher education, a university committed to fostering an equitable culture while offering a high-quality, accessible college experience.
MSU Denver has one of the most diverse student bodies in Colorado. 50.3 % of MSU Denver’s undergraduate students are students of color. We are a Hispanic-Serving Institution, earned in February 2019, and are committed to serving DACA and undocumented students.
The University’s Board of Trustees issued a resolution in June of 2020 committing to engaging in the anti-racism work necessary to dismantle institutionalized create systemic change. Trustees pledged to dismantling institutionalized racism and bring together civic, industry, public and nonprofit community to address the most pressing issues of racial justice.
One of MSU Denver’s 2030 Strategic Plan goals is to be Colorado’s most desired place of employment. The University will continue to improve compensation, benefits, professional development and infrastructure while becoming a more representative workplace and enhancing the inclusive leadership environment that allows leaders to lead from all levels of the University
Fell valued
Every day we are inspired by the students we serve– many of whom are low-income or first-generation– and the impact they will make on the future of Colorado. Regardless of role, our employees lead with a collaborative approach to ensure all of our students succeed.
At MSU Denver, employees are engaged, valued, and celebrated. According to the latest MSU Denver university wide engagement survey, 84% of employees feel valued, would recommend MSU Denver as a good place to work, and take pride in their work.
The diversity of faculty, staff, and students provides a rich working and learning environment where we strive to ensure that all are valued.
Experience work life balance
MSU Denver is committed to our employees’ quality of life. We understand that work should not replace life, and offer flexibility around school schedules, family obligations, and for the moments that come up in our professional and personal lives. Our flexible work arrangements are perfect for the working parent. We offer hybrid work arrangements, completely virtual work arrangements, and even flexible work hour arrangements.
- Telephone
- 3036150999
- Location
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890 Auraria Parkway
Denver
CO
80204
US
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