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Psychologist #225413

Employer
Western Carolina University
Location
Cullowhee, NC

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Counseling
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

EHRA513P

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/17327

Classification Title:

Psychologist

Working Title:

Psychologist #225413

Department:

Counseling & Psychological Svcs

Position Summary:

This position is on site at our Cullowhee, NC campus. WCU, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has adopted a “Get Vaccinated or Get Tested” policy effective September 15, 2021. This will require you demonstrate evidence of full vaccination upon hire or be subject to regular testing.

This is an 11 months per year position.

Western Carolina University (WCU) is a regional comprehensive university targeted for enrollment growth as part of the University of North Carolina System and currently serves approximately 11,000+ students. The University seeks to hire an outstanding professional to provide mental health services to WCU students. Western Carolina University, located in Cullowhee, NC, is in a scenic valley between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains, providing convenient access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the urban centers of Atlanta, Asheville, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Knoxville.

DESCRIPTION: Full time 11-month position. The Psychologist works within Counseling & Psychological Services as a generalist to provide mental health services to students. The department is interdisciplinary and comprised of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. The department also offers practicum training for WCU students who are enrolled in one of the mental health master’s programs and hosts an APA Accredited Psychology Internship.

CAPS is a department within the Health & Wellness Unit of the Student Affairs Division, which includes Campus Recreation & Wellness, Health Services and Health & Wellness Education. Our departments work collaboratively to provide for the health needs of the campus and to encourage students to be involved, healthy and well.

The responsibilities of the Psychologist involve providing direct clinical services to students within our highly-utilized center. These services include individual and group counseling, urgent walk in interventions, psychological assessment, and outreach programming. Additionally, the psychologist will provide supervision of doctoral interns and of master’s level practicum students. The CAPS staff collaborate with various student affairs departments and other campus partners, as appropriate, to focus on the mental health needs of students.

The two primary foci for the department in 2021-2022 are to provide services that are based in Trauma Informed Care and to break down barriers and challenge harmful systems that prevent student access to care. The Psychologist will assist our department in diversity related efforts and in trauma informed care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates must have a completed doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and be eligible for licensure as a Health Service Provider-Psychologist in North Carolina and obtain full licensure within one year of hire. Must have experience working in a university counseling center or with the college-aged population in an outpatient setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently licensed as a Health Service Provider-Psychologist in North Carolina or similar license in another state. At least two years of experience providing clinical services in a counseling center. Additional expertise in multicultural counseling is highly desired.

We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences in working with diverse students, faculty and staff and in providing culturally sensitive training to master’s and doctoral level trainees.

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Number of Months Per Year:

11

Open Date:

09/07/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is an 11 months per year position.

To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (with complete contact information).

Should you have any questions, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Caroline Engler, at cengler@wcu.edu or by phone at 828.227.7469.

Background/E-Verify:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE:

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety:

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Organization

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About Us

Western Carolina University offers a collaborative community of faculty and staff eager to partner together to support the success of our students and our institution. We attract employees who are inspired to work in higher education because of the difference we can make together in the lives of the more than 10,000 students who study at WCU. For a few other reasons WCU is a great place to work:

Do you like being involved in the local community? So do we. We have robust service learning and community outreach efforts that invite students, faculty and staff to serve our local community in an ever-growing number of ways.

Western Carolina University has been named the Top Adventure College in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Our main campus in Cullowhee is situated 15 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We have a biking and hiking trail on campus and many more in the area.

We attract students who are eager to excel. WCU has the oldest and largest Honors College in the UNC system and is consistently among the Top 5 institutions nationally for undergraduate research projects accepted to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

We are a cultural hub for the region. Our College of Fine and Performing Arts produces professional-quality theater under the direction of Broadway star Terrance Mann, and our music programs are recognized as some of the best in the state. Our Pride of the Mountains Marching Band has been invited to the Macy's parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Our healthcare programs are some of the most competitive in the southeast and are housed in an incredible LEED-certified facility complete with some of the best technology in teaching along with community clinics for applied learning.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.wcu.edu/

Awards

Western Carolina University (WCU) has been honored in multiple areas demonstrating our commitment to our students, faculty, staff and our community.  Our distinguished faculty includes national award-winning authors, nationally and internationally recognized experts, and winners of Emmy, O’Henry, and National Endowment for the Arts awards – to name a few.  WCU has been named a Top Green College by Princeton Review, is among the Top 5 for Undergraduate Research in the nation, and has been named by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as a Best College Value.  Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has named WCU the Number 1 Outdoor Adventure College for three years running.  The WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is a Sudler Trophy recipient, having led the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade.  WCU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the Top 12 Best Online Programs for the Military as well as #27 among institutions in the South for Best Colleges for Veterans.

Faculty and Staff are honored annually with a broad range of Teaching, Scholarship and service honors.  For more information, please visit our website at http://www.wcu.edu/

Benefits

Western Carolina University offers a wide array of high quality benefit plans from which to choose. These include comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, a choice between two retirement programs, both of which provide a valuable retirement benefit, as well as optional retirement savings opportunities. Employees also benefit from a generous leave program. For more information please visit our benefits page at UNC Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

Western Carolina University has a commitment to recruiting and retaining diverse employees who bring to our campus varied perspective and cultural understanding. Our Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Programs aspires to strengthen diversity as an integral component of excellence at WCU. Among public universities, our institution leads the region in student body diversity, and our diversity metrics are growing.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission (who we are):

To improve individual lives and enhance economic and community development in our region, state and nation through engaged learning opportunities in our academic programs, educational outreach, research and creative activities, and cultural activities. 

Our Core Values and Guiding Principles (what guides and inspires us):

Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, and Learning

Collaboration with and Respect for our Communities

Free and Open Interchange of Ideas

Responsible Stewardship and Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational and Environmental Sustainability

Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Our Vision Statement (who we want to be):

To be a national model for student learning and engagement that embraces its responsibilities as a regionally engaged university.

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