Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Student Counseling Center within the Division of Student Affairs, has an opportunity for a full-time Psychologist. The selected candidate will work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary Student Counseling Center team.  The Psychologist provides initial clinical assessment, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and consultation to a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. The Psychologist will design and implement psycho-educational programs and groups for students as well as provide mental health training and consultation for the campus community including students, faculty, and staff. 

Benefits Information
UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of. This positionparticipatesin a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuitionremission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).    

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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Requirements

Primary Duties

• Provides initial clinical consultation, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy to a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate and professional school students.
• Provides group counseling, both psycho-educational and supportive.
• Provides peer consultation, as well as consultation to University faculty and staff regarding concerns about students and the campus environment.
• Implements and supports psycho-educational programs and outreach activities for the campus community.
• Develops and participates in working relationships with other departments that share an interest in student wellness and personal development.
• Participates in University committees, task forces, and working groups that align with the mission of the Student Counseling Center and Division of Student Affairs.
• Completes and maintains timely and accurate records in compliance with ethical codes and state laws.
• Participates in additional professional outreach and initiatives based on the center’s needs.
• Engages in professional development activities to maintain licensure/certification and qualify to supervise doctoral level trainees.
• Provides supervision and training to graduate students in the Training program.
• Performs other potential duties as assigned by the Student Counseling Center’s Executive Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing brief therapy in a university counseling center.
• Outreach and group counseling experience.
• Mental health crisis intervention experience.
• Experience in clinical supervision and evaluation of clinical trainees.
• Experience providing culturally affirming and responsive therapy to a diverse student population.
• Experience in the use of brief intervention, goal-oriented non-weekly therapy model(s).
• Training in or exposure to one or more empirically validated treatments, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
• A foundation in modern psycho-dynamic theory is welcomed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies utilizing proper application of diagnostic tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with a diverse client population using various interviewing techniques and consultative approaches.
• Ability to continuously seek improvements in order to support the goals and strategic mission of the program.
• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for resolving problems and facilitating decision-making processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding, and fairness. Ability to maintain confidentiality of clients and information obtained during care/treatment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), and state regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to colleagues, trainees, and students. Leadership, coaching, and team building skills to strengthen and cultivate individual and group relationships.