G/R11909P

Clinical Resident

UHC-Counseling & Psych Srvcs

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Employee

Monday- Friday, 8-5 with some on-call

$39,000 Annual

08/09/2021

04/09/2021

Yes

1. Provide a cover letter that details clinical experience and expresses professional goals related to CAPS postdoctoral program. Names and phone numbers of three professional references that can be contacted by phone should also be included.
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Three signed letters of reference
4. Please send materials to Monica Williams, Ph.D. Assistant Director for Training mwilliams@uhs.uga.edu.

Candidates should provide email addresses as well as address and telephone numbers for three references that may be contacted by the committee.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Client/Patient Direct Services and Support Services: Provision of primary (mental health outreach), secondary, and tertiary counseling services to eligible members of the UGA community within the CAPS scope of service. Performs initial consultation evaluations (routine, urgent, and crisis) based on the referring problem. Evaluations focus on arriving at a preliminary diagnosis, an integrated treatment plan, or appropriate referral. Provide consultation within the legal boundaries of release-of-information. Consistent with UHC & CAPS Policy & Procedure manuals, develop idiosyncratic treatment plan based on an investigation of empirically supported treatment options, make appropriate referrals, and accurately document treatment provided. Potentially provide clinical supervision for professional students in training.

77

Professional Development & Peer Consultation: Attend staff and other assigned clinical and training meetings/committees. Perform other duties as assigned.

18

Administrative Tasks and Meetings: Be an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups. Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community. Participate in PI projects. Attend staff and other assigned meetings/committees.

5

Trainee

Non-Exempt

1.00

This position is designed for individuals who are interested in meeting the requirements for licensure in the State of Georgia and working in a multi-disciplinary university health center with a focus on clinical service to students. Responsibilities include providing individual (short-term) and group psychotherapy, walk-in and brief evaluation, diagnosis, and referral to appropriate resources, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and after-hours on-call service. The 2021-2022
Clinical Resident position is a one-year appointment designed to facilitate licensure as a Psychologist in the state of
Georgia.

One-year experience in a college or university counseling or mental health setting.
Background working with students from diverse, traditionally underserved, and/or marginalized backgrounds (e.g., students of color, LGBTQIA+, international students, first generation students, low SES, rural).
Background and familiarity with accreditation (JC, APA, IACS) requirements and standards.
Competence and background in using an electronic health record.

Skill with disorders typically seen at a university counseling service.
Competence and background in a multidisciplinary setting.
Knowledge or interest in mental health outreach programming.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, and sitting for extended periods. Computer work. Minimal pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and kneeling.

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes