Psychologist

Posting Number EHRA825P Quick Link for Internal Postings Classification Title Psychologist Working Title Psychologist - Department Health and Counseling Services Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience. About WCU Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge. Position Summary The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. DESCRIPTION: Full time 11 months per year position. The Psychologist works within Counseling & Psychological Services as a generalist to provide mental health services to students. The department is interdisciplinary and comprised of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. The department also offers practicum training for WCU students who are enrolled in one of the mental health master's programs and hosts an APA Accredited Psychology Internship. CAPS is a department within the Health & Wellness Unit of the Student Affairs Division, which includes Campus Recreation & Wellness, Health Services and Health & Wellness Education. Our departments work collaboratively to provide for the health needs of the campus and to encourage students to be involved, healthy and well. The responsibilities of the Psychologist involve providing direct clinical services to students within our highly-utilized center. These services include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention (daytime and evening/weekends on rotating basis), psychological assessment, and outreach programming. Additionally, the psychologist will provide supervision of doctoral interns and of master's level practicum students. The CAPS staff collaborate with various student affairs departments and other campus partners, as appropriate, to focus on the mental health needs of students. Minimum Qualifications Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Successful candidates must have experience working in a university counseling center or with the college-aged population in an outpatient setting. They must have a completed doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by August 1st, 2024 and be eligible for licensure as a Health Service Provider-Psychologist in North Carolina by September 1, 2025 Preferred Qualifications At least two years of experience providing clinical services in a counseling center. Additional expertise in at least one area including but not limited to multicultural counseling, athletes, mindfulness, mood management, trauma services or crisis management highly desired. We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences in providing culturally responsive services for students and in providing culturally responsive training to master's and doctoral level trainees. Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 11 Posting Text Open Date 04/11/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please attach a cover letter, current vita, and a list of professional references (include complete contact information). Should you have any questions, please contact the Search Chair, Amber Ellington at Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call or email at . University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 ) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 ). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.