POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Charlotte supports the holistic well-being and academic success of students by providing clinical services, educational outreach programs, case management, and professional training. We serve as a welcoming, affirming, and accessible campus resource to support students’ well-being.

• Under the supervision of the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, this position provides direct service to students in the form of individual and group therapy, initial assessment clinical consultation, and crisis intervention; consultation with faculty, staff, students, parents and others.
• Outreach ad crisis response to the campus community; supervision of trainees, and service to the University.
• Provides direct service to students in the form of individual and group psychotherapy, initial assessments, clinical consultation, and crisis intervention; consultation with faculty, staff, students, and others; outreach and crisis response to the campus community; supervision of trainees; and service to the University.

ABOUT UNC CHARLOTTE

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. UNC Charlotte  is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The Division of Student Affairs is the 3rd largest of 9 divisions at UNC Charlotte with over  500 employees and 20 departments. Nearly 6,000 students live on campus with another 7,800 living within walking distance of campus. There are a range of programs and services that support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, introduce them to campus life and Niner Nation and develop skills and competencies that employers desire. The staff work to create inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology or a closely related field from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program. Two (2) or more years experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development is similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.

Full independent licensure within the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Psychologist (LP).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong clinical skills, interest and experience providing psychotherapy to a young adult/college student population.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic work environment.