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Posted: 29-Jan-23
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Student Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Psychology Resident/ Mental Health Counselor to join their team.
This position provides mental health counseling to currently enrolled students. This position serves as a resource to the university community by providing consultations, education, and information to faculty and staff regarding the behavioral and emotional well-being of students. Collaborates with faculty and staff in the provision of mental health and other wellness outreach activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide short-term individual, couple and group counseling to students on who present with a broad range of mental health issues and diagnoses. Address personal matters that may impede their academic and career success and addresses developmental issues associated with their life transitions and life purpose. Provide crisis assessment & intervention; provide consultation and outreach to students. Offer referrals for students who need longer-term therapy or for issues beyond the scope of Counseling Center services offered at UW Bothell. Maintain client data and records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
Design, market and conduct non-credit workshops or courses on mental health-related topics that decrease risk factors and increase protective factors for the student body. Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to identify topics for workshops, seminars, and retreats related to skill development, self-discovery, life transitions, life purpose, and wellness.
Engage in individual supervision and case conference on weekly basis to consult on clinical and professional development issues.
Provide consultation and guidance to faculty, staff, as well as parents when they have concerns about a student's behavior or emotional well-being.
Actively participate in student affairs, wellness activities and other related programs.
Stay abreast of legal and practical issues related to the counseling field. Serve and participate on Student Affairs or University of Washington Bothell committees as requested. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA-accredited program in counseling or clinical psychology.
Completion of an APA or APPIC-accredited internship, preferably in a university counseling center.
One year of relevant counseling experience, preferably in a higher-education setting.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated experience in providing therapy to an outpatient setting for clients who present with a wide range of presenting issues and clinical diagnoses.
Strong crisis assessment and intervention skills.
Demonstrated experience in providing therapy to a diverse clientele while practicing from a foundation of cultural humility.
Experience in designing and delivering effective psycho-educational workshops, outreach, and community intervention.
Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrated experience in the accurate interpretation and application of professional standards and all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the scope of responsibilities and duties.
Basic computer literacy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous counseling center clinical experience is desired.
Prior clinical experience using brief counseling models is strongly desired.
Previous experience delivering counseling services to a diverse student population.
Demonstrated experience with multiculturally-competent counseling as well as a commitment to social justice, inclusion, equity, and diversity perspectives.
Prior experience delivering outreach programming to underserved communities.
Knowledge and experience making discerning judgments regarding complex ethical issues.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to facilitate evening therapy groups or involvement in community intervention (workshops, training para-professionals, informational fairs, etc.)
Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | 
