Job Details

Staff Psychologist

Job ID10078

Location: El Paso, TX

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled.

Earliest Start Date

June 12, 2023

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

Student Counseling

Please Note

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume, letter of Interest, and a list of 3 professional references are required in order to apply.

Please submit all documents as a single PDF file to be considered.

Purpose of Position

Under moderate supervision and with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, counsels individuals or groups presenting with career indecision, psychological or emotional problems such as, but not limited to, stress, trauma, substance abuse, or family situations. Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans. Provides supervision to masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral level trainees. Also provides outreach prevention programs, and consults with faculty and staff regarding student concerns.

Essential Functions

Interviews clients to obtain pertinent information regarding clients' presenting concerns

Provides psychotherapy to clients who present with mental health or behavioral problems, as well as other issues that may impact a client's academic success or quality of life

Completes mental status exams and psychological batteries as necessary

Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions

Discusses progress toward goals with client such as improving body image, self-esteem, stress, or substance abuse

Consults with other specialists as needed

Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling

Provides crisis intervention

Provides clinical, consultation and outreach services both in person and virtually

Develops, administers and coordinates outreach presentations and other programming to students, faculty and staff

Selects and administers various psychodiagnostic tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits that may impact career decisions and academic success

Reviews and records test results and discusses those results with clients

Develops evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome

Conducts research in appropriate treatment protocols for clients

Participates in both internship and practicum programs through providing but not limited to the following services: individual supervision, group supervision, supervision of supervision, training and competency evaluation

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems

Complies with all State and University policies

Complies with ethical conduct guidelines as described by the American Psychological Association's code of conduct

Complies with the Texas Health and Safety Code and The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists' statutes and rules

Some after-hours work is required

Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education Required: Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a regionally approved program

Minimum Experience Required: Completed a formal internship program, license eligible in the state of Texas within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Two years post-licensed experience as a psychologist, graduated from and completed an APA accredited doctoral and internship program, experience providing supervision to graduate level trainees in psychology, social work, and/or counselling, experience with administering assessment batteries for disabilities assessment (LD, ADHD, ED) and strong psychodiagnostic report writing skills, bi-lingual Spanish-English, outreach experience

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.