Staff Psychologist or Therapist
Description:
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Staff Psychologist provides mental health care in the form of psychotherapy (assessment, diagnosis and treatment through individuals, couples and group therapy), crisis intervention, training/outreach, and consultation to the students of the Claremont Colleges. These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mental health care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) - Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.
Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Client Care)
Perform psychological assessment intakes for a student population
Provide individual and couples short-term psychotherapy treatment to this college population
Provide Group therapy/modules/workshops on different topics of interest to the Claremont College student population
Provide On-Call crisis duties including being part of the MCAPS on-call rotation, conducting crisis assessments, and providing crisis appointments for the students at the Claremont Colleges.
Act as a liaison between MCAPS and the Asian /Asian-American / Pacific Islander college community centers of the Claremont Colleges providing consultation, workshops, and drop-in hours as needed.
Carry a clinical caseload of up to 23-25 clients per week
Provide students with referrals to therapists, psychiatrists, or other professionals in the community when appropriate
Provide re-entry evaluations for students returning from psychological medical leave for appropriateness to return to campus Clinical Responsibilities (Administrative Duties)
Perform trainings/outreach/workshops to students, staff, faculty, student leaders, administrative officials of the Claremont Colleges in issues regarding psychological/emotional issues
Participate in and perform outreach to the students/student groups of the Claremont Colleges
Provide clinical supervision to the post-doctoral fellows of MCAPS when the program is active
Act as a liaison between MCAPS and other entities of the Claremont Colleges as needed
Consult with other MCAPS staff, professionals, students, administrators, parents, and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations
Compose client initial intake reports, progress notes, and termination reports Administrative Responsibilities
Attend weekly disposition meetings
Attend bi-weekly staff meetings
Attend bi-weekly supervision of supervision meetings
Attend Case Review Team meetings
Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
Perform other duties/projects as assigned QUALIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.
Education/Training:
LMFT/LCSW degree or doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology
Licensed in the state of California Experience:
2 years experience working in a College Counseling Center
Experience and interest/specialty in providing psychotherapy, group therapy, outreach, and support to the Asian /Asian-American / Pacific Islander college community.
Experience in providing clinical diagnosis and therapy
Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment etc..
Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of interventions for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students(18-25 years old). Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner.
Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural, religious, ethnic and lifestyle diversity.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team member within the Wellness Center and throughout The Claremont Colleges community.
Understanding of and/or experiences in residential, liberal arts college environment.
Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours per week scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 10 months (August through May). May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This department has an adjusted holiday schedule in which certain holidays are worked due to students being on campus.
COMPENSATION
Pay: The hourly rate for this position is commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position. The pay for this position is between $8,000 - $9,200 per month paid over 10 months.
Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:
medical, dental, vision,
10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
group life insurance,
generous time off,
professional development funds,
discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
access to fitness facilities,
and more!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Active work that primary involves standing and walking:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Read or write electronic or printed materials:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Work outdoors in various weather conditions:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Work in a noisy environment:
Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never
Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.
ADA/OSHA:
This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Equal Opportunity Employer:
TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.