Staff Psychologist - 35623 University Staff **Description** **Staff Psychologist** **Wellness Center Mental Health Services** **Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!** **Who We Are** The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5866539&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs) (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a **staff psychologist** to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5866539&targetURL=https://www.visitcos.com/) is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle. **Salary/Pay** **Range** : $71,662 - $76,103 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Benefits at a Glance (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5866539&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/employee-benefits) At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer: + Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave. + Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices. + Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options. + Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth. + Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development. + Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5866539&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/collaborative-hr-services/cu-campuses/total-compensation-calculators) to get the complete picture! **Summary** Providing psychotherapy (individual, couple/family, group) and other forms of psychological support to UCCS students; providing clinical supervision to Wellness Center Mental Health Services (WCMHS) trainees; providing campus-wide psychoeducation/outreach sessions on various relevant topics; and carrying out risk assessments and crisis interventions for UCCS students; and provide support for the educational and neuropsychological testing services, as well as inform service decisions for WCHS. **Essential Functions** The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: This position provides both clinical and non-clinical services. Clinical services entail clinical psychology and counseling services to UCCS students, whose personal/emotional life are interfering with their ability to perform academically. The aforementioned direct clinical services include: + Psychotherapy services in individual therapy, group therapy, couple therapy, and family therapy formats. Whenever clinically necessary, making appropriate referrals to on- and off- campus services and being available to contribute to case consultations with these agencies. + Assist WCMHS Director and the WCMHS Director of Clinical Training in Developing and implementing data collection strategies to keep track of various service data to help with billing of non-Wellness Center units/agencies, contribute to data collection of services provided by the WCMHS, and help analyze the collected data to be able to inform service decisions based on outcomes information. + Responding to psychological crises/emergency calls to WCMHS; be available to make assessments; and carry out crisis/emergency interventions; in addition to contribute to the weeklong on-call duties of the WCMHS clinicians. + Coordinate educational and neuropsychological testing services for UCCS students and partner with the OCT to provide training and supervision for trainees who partake in the testing services. + Whenever there are mandatory referrals from other offices in the university for services (i.e. education/outreach, counseling, and evaluations), providing the required support service and/or assisting other clinicians in carrying out the request at the Center as needed. + As WCMHS accepts graduate students and post- doctoral fellows from psychology and counseling programs from both UCCS and other schools, sharing the clinical supervision load of these students with other clinicians at the center. Regularly participate in supervision consultation and trainings. + Attend to all the staff meetings and administrative meetings that are related to position's responsibilities. + Partake in the WCMHSA staffs' efforts to organize and coordinate campus-wide education and prevention programs and assist in efforts to address the developmental needs of the campus. **Tentative Search Timeline** + Priority will be given to applications submitted by: **January 10, 2025** . + Potential interview dates: **January 21, 2025** **- January 24, 2025.** + Potential start date: **February 15, 2025** **.** **Qualifications** + A degree in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree or Doctor of Psychology degree is required. + To be considered for this position you must have an active Colorado psychologist license or are eligible to obtain Colorado Psychologist license within 3 months of employment. + Experience providing mental health services and psychological testing is preferred. + Experience supervising clinical mental health trainees is preferred. + Experience working in a College Counseling Center is preferred. + Special Qualifications: Being fluent in Spanish and is able to provide clinical services to UCCS students in Spanish is also preferred. UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices. Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by January 10, 2025, will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35623). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5866539&targetURL=cucareershelp@cu.edu) . Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials **Job Category** : Health Care **Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40127 - VCEMSA-Aux-Counseling **Schedule** : Full-time **Posting Date** : Dec 12, 2024 **Unposting Date** : Ongoing Position Number: 00419108 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-e367be3d6ba35a49ba2908a16deb15aa The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.