Job Description
Position Number:
100342
Title:
Psychologist
Functional Title:
Staff Psychologist
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPSA-Counseling Center
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Directly affiliated with the Counseling Service division of the Counseling Center, the staff psychologist will be responsible for providing services to racially and culturally diverse students and the University community, by offering individual and group psychotherapy/counseling, diagnostic assessment, psychological and career testing, consultation, outreach, and crisis intervention. The generalist psychologist is skilled in fostering the mental health, academic progress and career development of University students through a variety of psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational interventions. Clinical supervision and training of interns, externs, practicum students, and other trainees are expected of the psychologist in this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical
Psychology from an American Psychological Association
(APA) accredited program. Successful completion of
an APA accredited internship. Licensed to practice
psychology in the State of Maryland (or license-eligible
within 6 months from hire).
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Licensed as a psychologist for more than two years.
- Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
- Experience treating obsessive compulsive disorder and related issues is desired.
- Affiliation with national and regional professional
- organizations.
Additional Certifications:
Licensed or license-eligible to practice psychology in the
State of Maryland within 6 months from hire.
Additional Information:
Please upload your Cover Letter,Curriculum Vitae, and 3 reference letters when applying for this position.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages, and other items (up to 20 lbs.) between offices.
Posting Date:
09/28/2022
Closing Date:
02/28/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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