Staff Psychologist

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Department Summary

The University Counseling Center provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services for the students enrolled at University of Mississippi.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Health Services

Sub-Family - Health Professionals

Career Track / Level - P3

Grade - 10

Role Summary

Provides direct clinical services to patients and clients, engages in the full range of psychological services, including assessment (psycho-diagnostic and psychological assessment services), evaluation, consultation and/or psychotherapy to promote the mental health and well-being of patients.

Examples of Work Performed

This professional will primarily see students for mental health counseling and formal psychological assessment. This professional will also provide supervision for clinical graduate students in training and will also participate in outreach services for the University Counseling Centers Clinics.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Performs patient psycho-diagnostic, psychological assessments and evaluations.
2. Identifies patient psychological disorders and emotional patterns to understand and predict behavior.
3. Provides professional mental health counseling to students in the form of individual, group, and couples therapy.
4. Develops, implements, and monitors individual and group psychological treatment programs with clinical staff and physicians.
5. Completes clinical treatment reports in accordance with department guidelines.
6. Provides crisis intervention services for students experiencing a psychological emergency.
7. Maintains confidential records
8. Coordinates and supervises clinical activities of assigned trainees.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (6) Six Years Experience 

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.