New Mexico State University job post 2.19.20

University / Agency/ Department New Mexico State University Counseling Service, Aggie Health & Wellness Center Position Title Counseling Psychologist Position Description / Job Duties

University / Agency/ Department

New Mexico State University

Counseling Service, Aggie Health & Wellness Center

Position Title

Counseling Psychologist

Position Description / Job Duties

Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, termination and client referral as appropriate; provides

therapeutic crisis intervention, career counseling, and emergency services as appropriate

Collects data about clients through interview, triage/intake, psychological assessments, and /or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists Consults and collaborates in an integrative multidisciplinary center Ability to develop and present education outreach programs/workshops May serve as an outreach liaison on campus Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as

assigned

Provides psychological and counseling services of a remedial, preventive, and developmental nature through direct and indirect (consultation) contacts with students, faculty, and staff

individually and in-groups) Provides training and supervision for APA accredited internship site Engages in interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration in an integrated health center Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, termination and client referral as appropriate; provides

therapeutic crisis intervention, career counseling and emergency services as appropriate Collects data about clients through interview, triage/intake, psychological assessments and/or

observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists Consults and collaborates in an integrative multidisciplinary center Ability to develop and present educational outreach

programs/workshops May serve as an outreach liaison on campus Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge in working with diverse college age populations and cultures Knowledge of

community mental health resources Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques Knowledge of case management Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures Knowledge and understanding

of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and

standards Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation

Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights Knowledge with supervision and training

Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques Ability to evaluate the

progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops

Minimum Qualifications

 Doctorate degree in related field of Counseling or Clinical Psychology

 One (1) year of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined

 PhD or All But Dissertation (ABD) with PhD in hand within one year of hire and one (1) year of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined

 Must be licensed as a Psychologist in the State of New Mexico by date of employment or licensed within two (2) years as a psychology resident under supervision

Desired Qualifications

 Experience with ADHD assessment and the ability to supervise interns conducting

psychological testing

 Administrative and organizational skills and interest in coordinating mental health services

 Experience working with Latinx clients and the ability to provide services in Spanish

Compensation

$56,100 - $65,000 target entry commensurate with qualifications

About New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning

accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service

expenditures NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48% Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant

Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment

Application Materials

1 On-line application

2 Resume/CV

3 Letter of Interest/Cover Letter

4 Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate Combined)

For any questions regarding these positions you can contact:

Jeff Harris, Ph.D., Director of Counseling

(575) 646-1512

harris62@nmsu.edu

Apply Online:

https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/38208