Job Details

Staff Psychologist

Position Number: 6282169
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Counseling

Staff Psychologist

Job ID: 286366
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Counseling Center

Job Summary

Provide direct clinical services to students, outreach programming and professional training to the Georgia Southern community on a variety of mental health issues, clinical training and supervision to counseling center trainees, and consultations to faculty and staff regarding college student mental health.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with Counseling Center policies and procedures
Provide individual, couples, and group therapy to Georgia Southern students
Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students
Participate in various training programs housed within the Counseling Center
Provide clinical supervision to practicum students and Doctoral Interns
Provide outreach programming and consultations to campus community
Maintain all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice for Psychologists in the State of Georgia
Coordinate one or more areas of Counseling Center services as requested by Executive Director

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Other Required Qualifications

Licensure as a Psychologist in Georgia or the ability to obtain licensure within two (2) years of start date

Required Experience

One (1) year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Current Certification, certification in process, or willingness to work toward certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), administered by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Supervision and support would be provided to the successful applicant for obtaining this credential

Preferred Experience

Experience working in a University Counseling Center
Experience providing clinical supervision
Experience with public speaking
Experience with crisis intervention

Proposed Salary

$75,500 - $78,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover letter
Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to demonstrate superior clinical and therapeutic skills and to foster positive therapeutic relationships with a diverse population of students
Ability and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a cooperative and respectful manner
Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients
Ability to document clinical interactions via Electronic Medical Record system
Ability and willingness to develop knowledge of College Counseling Center Service Models
Demonstrated ability to effectively present outreach programming on mental health topic

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical theories, diagnoses, interventions, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes
Rich understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Experience and comfort with public speaking

Apply Before Date

June 12, 2025

Application review may begin as early as June 12, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Maintain licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Georgia.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work generally performed in an office environment.
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
Travel may be required.
Evening and weekend work may be required.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

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