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University of Pittsburgh Staff Clinician, Doctoral Intern in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Staff Clinician, Doctoral Intern
The UCC is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and aligned under the Wellness Team consisting of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support departments. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and American Psychological Association (APA), the UCC exists to ensure healthy and thriving lives for University of Pittsburgh's diverse student population by providing crisis intervention, outreach, workshops, group, individual, relationship/couples therapy, and teams to assist with disordered eating, gender affirmation, substance use, and trauma. Consistent with the University and Division of Student Affairs' mission and values, members of the UCC team are committed to cultural humility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a staff with our own diverse identities---both visible and invisible- we seek to provide support that honor students' unique needs, concerns, and personhoods.
The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified clinician to join the University Counseling Center as a Staff Clinician, Doctoral Intern. The Staff Clinician, Doctoral Intern, as part of the APA Doctorial Internship Program, will provide direct and non-direct services to students, including but not limited to, individual, relationship/couples, and group psychotherapy, clinical consultation, outreach programming, and participate in supervision of Doctorial Practicum Students and training. The Staff Clinician, Doctoral Intern will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the Center.
Job Summary
Provides basic psychological counseling within clinical, prevention, and crisis services to students in individual or group psychotherapy structured services utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques. Counsels within specialized groups (i.e., Offices of Disability Services and veterans). Develops assessments, courses or actions, and makes referrals as needed.
Essential Functions
Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services primarily to students for a range of mental health concerns, including assessments; prevention and crisis services; individual, group, and relationship therapy; intake services; and diagnostic functions.
Utilizes specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, promote positive mental health, and support academic success.
Conducts comprehensive, strength-based, and behavior-focused assessments and treatments. Facilitates behavior changes by utilizing research-based cognitive and behavioral strategies.
Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans; consults with doctors and specialists concerning treatment plans.
Supervises practicum students.
Supports outreach programming and provides consultation to staff, faculty, parents, and students.
Participates in and contributes to professional development activities; prepares reports and performs associated administrative duties.
Physical Effort
This is sedentary position which involves light physical activity and sitting at a desk in an office.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Counselor - Unlicensed Job Family: Health Pr fessionals Job Sub Family: Behavioral & Mental Health Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: No exper Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI241561060