Staff Psychologist

Position Description: 
Student Health and Counseling Services in the Division of Student Affairs at Grinnell College seeks an 11 month full- time staff psychologist, who will provide the highest level of ethical psychological treatment to students using a brief therapy modality. The position will report to the Lead Psychologist and Director and will work closely with the Coordinator of Internship training to develop a training program and provide supervision to pre-doctoral interns and/or post docs.   This staff psychologist position will collaborate with faculty, staff and students to develop and implement appropriate campus/community psycho-educational strategies to increase student academic and personal success. The selected candidate must demonstrate commitment to undergraduate, liberal arts education; to an environment of diversity and inclusion; and to the mission, values and vision of the Division of Student Affairs. Participate actively in departmental and Division of Student Affairs meetings, committees, activities, projects, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities:
■ Provide intake assessment, counseling, suicide and on call and other crisis intervention to a student population presenting with a wide range of psychosocial and developmental concerns
■ Participate in debriefing and providing support during a campus-wide crisis. 
■ Develops and delivers psycho-educational and other outreach programs related to health and wellness to meet the needs of targeted populations
■ Facilitates workshops, support and process groups to students.
■ Trains and supervises staff, interns, students and peers as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:
■ Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or closely related field
■ Licensed or License eligible in the state of Iowa
■ Capacity to function as a psychologist in a college setting
■ Knowledge and commitment to the application of the highest standards of legal and ethical principles in psychology and student affairs
■ Well-developed written and oral communication skills
■ Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse community of student, faculty and staff
■ Interest in providing clinical supervision
■ Ability to work after hours and/or on weekends on occasion for outreach, on call crisis intervention or other relevant campus activities

Preferred Qualifications
■ Experience in developing and implementing preventative mental health outreach programming and training
■ Experience developing, promoting and implementing groups 
■ Specific training and experience in the area of eating disorder prevention/treatment and/or with substance abuse prevention/treatment with a college population.

About Grinnell College:  Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a highly selective liberal arts college that enrolls 1500 students who come from every state and 50 countries around the world. The College’s curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. Grinnell College is consistently evaluated as among the finest residential liberal arts colleges in the nation. Capitalizing on a student/faculty ratio of 9:1, The College’s curricular and research programs incorporate active learning and collaborative work between students and faculty, a strong, growing commitment to undergraduate research, and an increasing focus on interdisciplinary study. Grinnell College has an attractive campus of 108 acres, with spectacular, well-maintained facilities such as the new Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, a campus center bringing together offices for student affairs and student groups, dining, post office, classrooms, meeting rooms and informal interaction spaces; the Noyce Science Center, including collaborative spaces that have inspired similar designs nationwide; the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, acting as a creative hub between the campus and community; and the John Chrystal Center which houses the offices of the Registrar, Admission, Financial Aid, and Institutional Research. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu/.

About Grinnell: The town of Grinnell provides an appealing setting for living and learning. An active local foods movement, well-preserved architectural gems, an excellent regional medical center, well- supported day-care and preschool programs, the Galaxy teen center, good schools, vibrant community arts organizations, downtown coffee shops and cinema, and distinctive shops and restaurants reflect a strong local commitment to a high quality of life. Abundant local parks, nearby prairie preserves and woodlands, idyllic country roads, and a six-mile bicycle path from town to the lake and trail system of Rock Creek State Park provide opportunities for enjoyable outdoor recreation. It is less than an hour’s drive to Des Moines and about an hour to Iowa City, a vibrant community with a renowned state university, well –developed arts scene, and outstanding teaching hospital. The urban amenities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago are all accessible within a four- to five-hour drive.

Application Process: Please submit applications online by visiting our employment website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu/. Applicants must complete the online application form and attach a cover letter, resume and three employment related references. Paper applications and resumes will no longer be accepted. Please feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources at 641.269.4818. Candidates who submit their materials by March 21, 2011 will be given priority consideration.  The position will remain open until filled.

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