Staff Psychologist

The University of Virginia’s Department of Student Health, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking to hire a full-time non-tenure track mental health professional for the position of Staff Psychologist.  The position requires strong clinical skills with demonstrated competency in clinical assessment, crisis intervention and brief psychotherapy, provision of intern training/supervision, consultation and outreach.  Strong preference will be given to professionals who also have a proven track record in the provision of university based treatment and outreach services to the Asian/Asian American student population and women’s issues.  Priority consideration will be given to candidates who meet the above criteria and are currently licensed or license eligible psychologists in Virginia as of the date of application.

CAPS clinical services reflect the full continuum of University outpatient mental health treatment. The Center is strongly committed to multiculturally-informed clinical work and training.  CAPS serves as a training site for an APA-accredited clinical psychology pre-doctoral internship, 4th year psychiatric residents and interns from select Social Work graduate programs.  Additionally, CAPS aims to integrate a psychodynamic theoretical perspective with relational and cognitive psychotherapy models in order to achieve a blend of expert clinical assessment with brief to moderate length treatment approaches.

The position will commence early August, 2008.  Excellent fringe benefits and retirement package included.  To submit an application, visit jobs@UVa and attach to your online application a cover letter and vitae. In addition, submit three letters of recommendation to: Terry Johnson, Office Manager, Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 800760, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0760.

Review of applications will commence January 1, 2008, though the position will remain open until filled.  The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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