Staff Psychologist or Therapist (Emphasis in Supporting Asian American Students, 10-month Position)

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Staff Psychologist provides mental health care in the form of psychotherapy (assessment, diagnosis and treatment through individuals, couples and group therapy), crisis intervention, training/outreach, and consultation to the students of the Claremont Colleges. These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mental health care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) – Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Client Care)

• Perform psychological assessment intakes for a student population
• Provide individual and couples short-term psychotherapy treatment to this college population
• Provide Group therapy/modules/workshops on different topics of interest to the Claremont College student population
• Provide On-Call crisis duties including being part of the MCAPS on-call rotation, conducting crisis assessments, and providing crisis appointments for the students at the Claremont Colleges.
• Act as a liaison between MCAPS and the Asian /Asian-American / Pacific Islander college community centers of the Claremont Colleges providing consultation, workshops, and drop-in hours as needed.
• Carry a clinical caseload of up to 23-25 clients per week
• Provide students with referrals to therapists, psychiatrists, or other professionals in the community when appropriate
• Provide re-entry evaluations for students returning from psychological medical leave for appropriateness to return to campus

Clinical Responsibilities (Administrative Duties)

• Perform trainings/outreach/workshops to students, staff, faculty, student leaders, administrative officials of the Claremont Colleges in issues regarding psychological/emotional issues
• Participate in and perform outreach to the students/student groups of the Claremont Colleges
• Provide clinical supervision to the post-doctoral fellows of MCAPS when the program is active
• Act as a liaison between MCAPS and other entities of the Claremont Colleges as needed
• Consult with other MCAPS staff, professionals, students, administrators, parents, and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations  
• Compose client initial intake reports, progress notes, and termination reports 

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly disposition meetings
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings
• Attend bi-weekly supervision of supervision meetings
• Attend Case Review Team meetings
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training:

• LMFT/LCSW degree or doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology
• Licensed in the state of California

Experience:

• 2 years experience working in a College Counseling Center
• Experience and interest/specialty in providing psychotherapy, group therapy, outreach, and support to the Asian /Asian-American / Pacific Islander college community.
• Experience in providing clinical diagnosis and therapy
• Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment etc..
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of interventions for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students(18-25 years old).

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner.
• Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural, religious, ethnic and lifestyle diversity.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member within the Wellness Center and throughout The Claremont Colleges community.
• Understanding of and/or experiences in residential, liberal arts college environment.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling

Work Schedule: : The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 10 months annually(August through May). May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This department has an adjusted holiday schedule in which certain holidays are worked due to students being on campus.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The hourly rate for this position is commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position. The pay for this position is between $8,000 - $9,200 per month paid over 10 months.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision,
• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
• group life insurance,
• generous time off,
• professional development funds,
• discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
• access to fitness facilities,
• and more!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Read or write electronic or printed materials:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:

☐  Constantly       ☒  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

☒  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☒  Occasionally          ☐  Never

Work in a noisy environment:

☐  Constantly       ☐  Frequently             ☐  Occasionally          ☒  Never

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.