SOM - Psychotherapist

Job Description Objective To promote psychological wellness at St. George's University, by providing mental health services, training opportunities, prevention programs and other activities. Licensed Mental Health Clinician : Applications are now being accepted for a full time, non-teaching, permanent position as a licensed mental health practitioner in the Psychological Services Center (PSC) at St. George’s University (SGU) on the island of Grenada in the Eastern Caribbean. We are seeking an early, or mid-career generalist with a strong interest in working with international and Caribbean students in a university counseling center, and who can work collaboratively to help nurture a healthy campus environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas: men’s issues, substance abuse, trauma, sexual assault prevention, assessment/psychological testing, psychotherapy and outreach with underserved/underrepresented minority groups. Essential Functions The clinician’s primary responsibility is to provide direct clinical services, including group, individual and couples counseling to SGU students, staff, faculty, and their dependents. The potential candidate should have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and levels of severity, as well as have experience providing consultation, psychological assessments, outreach, and training for a variety of groups. All PSC members take part in outreach and prevention efforts as well as provide after-hours emergency service. Following are essential elements of the work of the clinician. Provides assessment and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups, including SGU students and employees and their relational partners. Participates in liaison, consultation and training activities with various departments, faculty and others in the university community. Participates in psychological emergency, disaster and trauma response. Maintains client privacy and confidentiality and abides by other appropriate legal and ethical standards. Keeps complete record of services according to ethical and legal standards and as outlined in the procedural manual. Participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of outreach and other programs to enhance student, employee and significant other wellness and development, foster multicultural learning and inform about a variety of health and social issues on campus. Works with a multidisciplinary treatment team when necessary. Participates in departmental review, peer review, faculty meetings and special committee when required. Any other related duties assigned by the Director of the PSC and/or Assistant Vice President of Health Services. Supplemental Activities Participates in various department projects to assist with mental health needs of the Grenadian community as approved by the Director of Psychological Services Center and/or Assistant Vice President of Health Services. Research and Scholarly Activities: Conducts research appropriate to department mission and priorities. Service Participate in the following University activities: Faculty Senate Departmental Reviews (as required) Special Committee Assignments (as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Health Services)