The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for two full-time embedded staff psychologists to become an integral member of our large dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is a fully benefited, full-time 12-month position. Responsibilities include providing individual, group, relationship counseling, conducting initial consultations, clinical supervision, and crisis intervention services. Possession of strong clinical skills, the ability to manage a full client caseload, demonstrated competence in working effectively with a wide range of clientele and presenting concerns, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is desired. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of and experience with college student mental health needs.
Embedded psychologists spend a portion of their time within an identified college or department providing clinical, outreach, programming and consultation services. The remainder of time is spent within the central UCC location. Embedded staff have a unique opportunity to develop ongoing collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff and develop an expertise within their embedded area. Current embedded sites include College of Law, College of Science, College of Engineering, Satellite Campuses, and the Center for Student Access and Resources.
Current openings are for one of two locations:
Ivory University Housing – The Ivory University House is campus adjacent student housing with approximately 600 students with additional housing under construction. The Ivory University House is a partnership between the Ivory Foundation and the University of Utah. Particular emphasis will be on providing on-site clinical services and programming within the Ivory House for approximately 20 hours/week. The remaining 20 hours will be assigned to central UCC, or potentially augment other embedded sites.
Health Sciences – The University of Utah Health Sciences includes the College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Health, School of Dentistry, and the School of Medicine. The Embedded Psychologist provides clinical services for students across all health sciences colleges (with the exception of MD students) and partners with college faculty and staff providing preventative programming and outreach. The position will work collaboratively with the Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences Student Health & Wellness. Approximately 20 hours/week will be spent within the Health Sciences locations, with the remaining 20 hours assigned to central UCC.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial consultations and crisis intervention services.
- Conduct individual, couple/relationship, and group psychotherapy.
- Provide outreach presentations to the embedded site and campus community.
- Provide clinical supervision and actively participate in other training-related activities.
- Coordinate with administration at the embedded site in providing programming, preventative work, and general updates.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or PsyD degree from APA accredited graduate program in counseling or clinical psychology.
- Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship in counseling or clinical psychology.
- At a minimum, must obtain licensure as a Certified Psychology Resident, with a strong preference for candidates with licensure as a Psychologist.
- Previous experience in college student mental health and crisis intervention preferred.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Special Instructions Summary
Review of applications will begin immediately, with a priority review date of October 4, 2024.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
