• Job Description

  Req#: REQ17286

  Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

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  Position Summary:

  Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Psychologist - Boca Raton, FL

  The psychologist will be an integral of the CAPS team and have demonstrated expertise in multicultural issues, the ability to conceptualize client concerns and deliver services that attend to sociocultural contexts, are committed to fostering a professional culture of self-reflection that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives and engages all individuals to help them thrive. Successful candidates will be keenly sensitive to issues of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic status, etc. and to be skilled with techniques for counseling students from a variety backgrounds.

  Our multidisciplinary staff includes mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers who deliver services that maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical care.

  Clients present to CAPS with a wide variety of mental health concerns. Therefore, we are seeking psychologists with experience treating trauma related to marginalized identity dimensions (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, deep poverty, as examples), anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm, trauma, mania/hypomania, psychosis, substance use issues, adjustment concerns, relationship difficulties, disordered eating, and other common issues facing undergraduate and graduate students. The FAU CAPS is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services and the doctoral internship program in health service psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. A doctorate in psychology from an accredited college or university, which includes one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology; or licensure as a psychologist by the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 490, F.S is required for this position.

  Professional responsibilities include:

  • Initial assessment and determination of treatment needs.

  • Conducting individual, couples, and group psychotherapy with students.

  • Conducting crisis interventions and clinical consultations.

  • Providing outreach services to the university community.

  • Developing liaison relationships across the University; and supervising Masters and Doctoral trainees and post-doctoral residents.

  • Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency.

  FAU Benefits and Perks

  If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  • State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

  • Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

  • Sick Leave Pool Program

  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

  • Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

  For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  A doctorate from an accredited institution in clinical or counseling psychology, which includes one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology (APA accredited preferred); and licensure as a psychologist by the State of Florida in accordance with FS Chapter 490 within 12 months of their start date.
  
  Strong commitment and experience with diverse individuals and communities including but not limited to BIPOC students, low-income populations, first generation students, LGBTQ+ and gender expansive clients, people with disabilities, other marginalized identities, and individuals at the intersections of these identities.
  Demonstrate awareness and value of culturally-responsive mental health practice.
  Demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  University counseling center experience.
  Knowledge, skills and interest in working with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Military and Veterans.
  
  Bilingual (Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese)

  Salary:

  65,000 - $90,000 per year.
  
  Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

  College or Department:

  Student Affairs: Counseling and Psychological Services

  Location:

  Boca Raton

  Work Days and Hours:

  Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings or weekends to support student programs

  Application Deadline:

  2024-01-31

  Special Instructions to Applicant:

  This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
  
  APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
  Resume
  
  OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
  Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
  
  PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
  Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
  
  REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

• About the company

  Florida Atlantic University is a public university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida and satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce.

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