Description
Position Summary
Columbia Health is among the nation’s largest and most comprehensive student health programs, serving a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population in the stimulating and dynamic academic environment of a leading research university located at the heart of New York City. Our Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), the primary mental health provider for approximately 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students, is staffed by 60 Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Postdoctoral Fellows. We are seeking a licensed Psychologist to provide direct clinical services including crisis intervention, diagnostic assessment, group therapy, psychoeducational programs, outreach, and brief psychotherapy. The position offers professional development opportunities, including in-service programs, support for conference attendance, and the opportunity to work with senior staff skilled in a broad range of treatment modalities.
Responsibilities
Provides psychological evaluations and triage assessments of students, and develops client-centered treatment plans based on a review of presenting problem(s) and developmental, social, psychological, academic, and treatment history. Develop short-term and moderate-term psychotherapy and crisis intervention. In collaboration with the CPS social work team and senior psychologists, case management emergent situations. Collaborates with providers and other services within and outside of Columbia Health on clinical and other work-related activities including, but not limited to, strategic planning, reaccreditation, and multidisciplinary committees.
Responsible for consultation with deans and other campus staff concerned about specific student problems. Maintains up-to-date and accurate patient records. Participates in QA and evaluation activities as needed; compiles data in areas of specialty, when requested. Depending upon clinical need and upon the provider’s individual qualifications, participate in at least one specialized clinical activity, including but not limited to: Facilitates therapy groups and/or, psychoeducational workshops Conducts couple therapy
Participates in gatekeeper training and other outreach activities
Serves on the trauma support team or the multidisciplinary eating disorders team or the Behavioral Health team
Participates in initiatives addressing specific student populations including, but not limited to, veterans, international students, students of color, first-gen students, and/or LGBTQ students
Provides training and supervision to psychology fellows
Staff drop-in hours see students on a “same day” basis.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology or Ph.D. in counseling psychology.
Requires New York State license or eligibility. Minimum 5 years related experience with a least 3 years acceptable clinical experience or completion of a fellowship in college mental health or related area required. Strong clinical, diagnostic, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
Multicultural competence. Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of suicidality and crisis intervention. Some evening hours and on-call duties are required.
Preferred Qualifications: Background in college counseling or in treating late adolescents and emerging adults, as well as demonstrable experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas of clinical interest: Acculturation challenges among international students (proficiency in Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, and/or other languages a plus), LGBTQ populations, Veterans' concerns, Trauma support, Eating disorders, Alcohol and other substance use, Health Psychology
