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Staff Psychologist (Part-Time) - Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS), embedded at Georgetown S

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Sep 29, 2019

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Industry
Education
Function
Management
Hours
Part Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Staff Psychologist (Part-Time) - Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS), embedded at Georgetown School of Continuing Studies

Georgetown's Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) serves as the university's primary mental health agency for its students and campus community. Our central mission is to collaborate directly with students in overcoming difficulties that may interfere with the definition and accomplishment of their educational, personal, and career goals. Accordingly, CAPS strives to provide students with opportunities to develop greater self-understanding, identify and solve problems, and improve academic performance through the alleviation of psychological, emotional, and cognitive impediments.

In this part-time (50% FTE) Counseling and Psychiatric (CAPS) position, the CAPS clinician is fully embedded at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies (SCS), providing clinical and counseling services to SCS students, including initial consultations, short-term individual counseling/psychotherapy, walk-in hours, support and/or process groups, as well as outreach services, and consultations to deans, faculty, parents, and concerned friends. Duties include but are not limited to:

Direct Clinical Service
  • Conducts mental health/psychological evaluations and assessments at Georgetown School of Continuing Studies.
  • Provides individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Provides crisis intervention services.
  • Conducts support groups as needed.
  • Shares on call, intake and emergency responsibilities with other staff members.
  • Maintains case management to ensure that patient dispositions are successfully completed.
  • Documents and maintains timely and accurate client records.
  • Provides campus-based clinical services at the School of Continuing Studies
  • Maintains current knowledge regarding professional practices, ethics, and laws.


Community Consultation/Outreach
  • Provides consultation to SCS students, faculty, and staff regarding mental health and behavioral and student life issues.
  • Communicates with university personnel and other concerned individuals, such as family members and concerned students.
  • Provides outreach activities to the University community, such as trainings, presentations, and crisis response.


Supervision and Collateral Duties
  • Receives and/or provides clinical supervision as assigned.
  • Attends scheduled staff meetings.
  • Participates on CAPS and university committees as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field, or an MSW
  • Licensure in the District of Columbia as a social worker or psychologist (if not yet licensed, then licensure must be achieved within 1 year of the start date)
  • Preference for previous college mental health experience, as well as demonstrated experience working with the issues noted in the position description


How to Apply

Applicants must submit both a CV and a cover letter - recommend combining CV and cover letter into a single document for upload. The cover letter must include a list of 3 references and actual letters of reference should be forwarded as they become available.

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Company info
Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US

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