Student Counseling Center Psychologist – Veterinary Medicine University

Overview

To make a difference, you have to be different. That’s what we strive to be.

A career with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is more than just a job; it is an extraordinary opportunity to join an innovative, collaborative community of passionate professionals making a difference every day by advancing human and animal health through the power of education.

We make a difference by providing our students with an unparalleled learning experience as they prepare for lifelong career success as today’s veterinarians and tomorrow’s leaders. RUSVM colleagues thrive in a culture that encourages personal growth and professional development, bringing meaning and purpose to everything we do.

Position

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is actively seeking a Staff Psychologist with solid experience working in a university/college mental health setting, to join our Counseling Center team. This position will be based at the campus in St. Kitts with a start date to be determined.

RUSVM’s Office of Student Experience provides programs and support to help veterinary students achieve their goal of completing the veterinary program and becoming practice ready graduates. The Staff Psychologist reports directly to the Director of the Counseling Center and provides support in the delivery of a broad range of psychological services to the RUSVM campus community. The Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational outreach programming contributing to the RUSVM Care model. The Staff Psychologist is an essential member of an integrated Student Experience team (comprising cross functional operational and student life departments) and will work closely with other members of the Counseling Center and student experience specialists in the delivery of an exceptional student experience.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services (85%)

• Provide individual, group, and emergency counseling services to RUSVM students.
• Direct clinical services will account for approximately 65% of total hours. Develop and deliver a variety of outreach programming activities on campus.
• Provide clinical oversight of the Counseling Center in the absence of the Director of the Counseling Center.
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff, as directed.
• Engage in active case management, as needed.
• Develop psychoeducational materials.
• Ability to effectively manage clients and balance multiple priorities. Work with the team to develop and improve the Counseling Center’s technology and communication, as directed.
• Knowledge of and ability to protect and maintain the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, including ability to comply with all legal regulations and professional standards in this area.
• Adhere to the ethical and legal standards of professional practice and behavior relevant to the field of training and licensure.

Other (15%)

• Take initiative to identify campus needs and create interventions to address such needs.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues and campus community.
• Actively engage in learning and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Position may require occasional evening, weekend, or early morning hours.
• Experience with Titanium Software is preferred.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited program with at least five years of professional, clinical experience including: assessment, psychotherapy, crisis management and mental health service delivery systems.
• Must be independently licensed without restriction.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with providing short-term counseling in a university/college mental health setting.
• Excellent computer and written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work well as a part of a team orientated Counseling Center.
• Active participation in counseling related professional associations.
• Previous experience in a university counseling center.
• Strong clinical skills and previous experience in providing short-term, solution-focused psychotherapy.
• Multicultural competence and interest/expertise in outreach and preventative programming required.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, guidelines, and best practices relevant to a university health and counseling center.
• Knowledge of and ability to protect and maintain the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, including ability to comply with all legal regulations and professional standards in this area.
• Effective in following required processes, including following documentation requirements.
• Evidence of being self-motivated and self-directed. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and inclusivity in a multicultural learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse student populations, including international students.
• Experience giving presentations and facilitating discussions.
• Interest and experience in treating trauma and sexual violence.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants should apply by submitting their curriculum vitae (CV) and letter of intent describing the vision of their contribution online https://careers.adtalem.com/us/en/ross-university-school-of-veterinary-medicine

File review will begin upon receipt of the completed applications, and continue until the position is filled.

We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and we encourage applications from persons with varying backgrounds and perspectives.

EEO

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Who We Are

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, postgraduate certification, integrated DVM/Master of Science (MSc) dual degree programs, and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees. Our unique program of broad-based curriculum integrates research opportunities and classroom study in St. Kitts with hands-on clinical training at affiliated AVMA-accredited veterinary schools. Cutting-edge curriculum with innovative technology and simulation provides the best possible training as we aim to lead veterinary training worldwide by creating an exemplary program uniquely designed to graduate today’s practice-ready veterinarians and tomorrow’s leaders and discoverers.

The mission of RUSVM is to provide the best learning environment to prepare students to become members and leaders of the worldwide public and professional healthcare team, advancing human and animal health (One Health) through research and knowledge exchange. Learn more about Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.veterinary.rossu.edu.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We pride ourselves in nurturing a culture that encourages everyone to bring their full selves to work each day. To us, diversity and inclusion needs to be intentional to be impactful. We don’t just welcome differences, we celebrate them. #WeAreAdtalem

To learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, click here to visit our Diversity page.