Class Code:.........0786

Position #:(PTAA).......

Developed by:...........

Reviewed by:............

Approved by:............

Date:...9/91, 3/93, 8/93

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Position Description

TITLE: University Psychologist

DIVISION: Student Development

REPORTS TO: Director, Counseling Center

GRADE: 14

SUPERVISES: Professional, technical and clerical support staff

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide assessment, remedial counseling and therapy for students experiencing psychological and psycho-social difficulties. Develop and implement outreach programs for prevention of dysfunction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess the causes and seriousness of a broad range of problems presented by students experiencing psychological and psycho-social difficulties. Develop plans to assist the student in dealing with these difficulties.

Provide remedial counseling and therapy assistance in the form of individual and group services directly to the college community.

Assist severely troubled students who are in need of psychiatric consultation, medication, hospitalization, and/or the management of life threatening situations.

Develop and implement outreach programs for prevention of dysfunction.

Provide consultative assistance to various persons and agencies within the campus community.

Develop in-service counseling and psychotherapy support programs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise, train and teach other professionals and trainees in assessment, counseling, therapy, program development, etc.

Evaluate and research the need for and effectiveness of counseling/therapy and developmental programs.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Must be certified as a licensed psychologist and maintain certification in the State of Rhode Island.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD, PsyD or EdD in counseling psychology or related field required. Must be certified as a licensed psychologist or obtain such certification within two years of employment, and maintain certification in the State of Rhode Island. The position requires two years of full-time counseling in a clinical setting. Experience must include complex counseling, therapy and related services, including demonstrated experience and skill in providing remedial counseling assistance to individuals and groups, and development of preventive and outreach programs. Demonstrated experience with diverse populations, especially varied racial and ethnic groups, is required. Experience in a counseling center in a higher education setting or demonstrated counseling experience with young adults is preferred. Experience in training and supervising student trainees is also desirable. This position requires that the incumbent possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be able to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff. Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.