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Iowa State University’s Student Counseling Service (SCS) seeks a Psychologist to provide direct client care to a dynamic and diverse student population. The Psychologist provides psychological services to assist students in attaining their educational, academic, and personal wellness goals. These services include individual counseling; group counseling; crisis intervention; case management; and psycho-educational and outreach programming to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents/families. Candidates will also be expected to work closely with the varying level of student trainees in the counseling center.

The successful candidate will be innovative and creative; function as a team player; and be able to assess, manage, and ensure high quality mental health counseling. This position serves at the pleasure of university administration and is exempt from certain P&S policies. Psychologist Level:  Special Conditions: This appointment is offered on the understanding that the applicant must obtain their full Psychologist  license in Iowa within 18 months from the start date.

Example of Duties

Provides individual, couples, career, and group psychotherapy to students in a brief treatment model.
Writes notes and reports on client progress.
Conducts intake interviews of clients and determines appropriate disposition for services.
Assesses client needs and make appropriate referrals to other professionals and community resources.
Provides intervention during client crisis.
Provides outreach presentations and workshops.
Participate in the counseling center training program.
May serve as coordinator of a specific program area as assigned.
Provides crisis coverage on a regular rotation of staff

Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

This position will be hired at either a Psychologist or Senior psychologist level depending on the candidates’ qualifications. 

In addition to the duties above, the Senior Psychologist must have a Doctorate Degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited program or certified equivalent in counseling or clinical psychology and 1 year of related experience, which may include a doctoral internship. Licensed as a psychologist.

Additional competencies include:   Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals. Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude. Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action. Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff

May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist. Provides guidance to students

Compensation: PS 809

Location: Ames, Iowa

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
 

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