Counseling Psychologist-Athletics (Extended Deadline)

Description

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), integrated within Student Health Services (SHS), at SIU Carbondale, is seeking applications for the Counseling Psychologist-Athletics position. This position provides direct clinical services to primarily student athletes with some services provided to the broader student population. This position is embedded in the Athletics department but may occasionally split time between the Student Health Center and the Athletics Offices. This is a 12-month, full-time appointment and includes a comprehensive benefits package, professional liability coverage, and salary commensurate with experience.

Examples of Duties

Provide professional and ethical counseling/therapy, assessment, and evaluation to students with the majority of intervention provided to student athletes; Provide effective resolution of psychological emergency situations via daytime and after-hours emergency coverage. Provide clinical services in CAPS-Athletics satellite office during hours determined to best meet the needs of student athletes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from APA or CPA accredited program (ABD acceptable) by date of hire.

2. Successful completion of APA or CPA accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology by start date of employment.

3. Eligibility for registration as a licensed psychologist in State of Illinois within 18 months of start date of employment.

Description

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), integrated within Student Health Services (SHS), at SIU Carbondale, is seeking applications for the Counseling Psychologist-Athletics position. This position provides direct clinical services to primarily student athletes with some services provided to the broader student population. This position is embedded in the Athletics department but may occasionally split time between the Student Health Center and the Athletics Offices. This is a 12-month, full-time appointment and includes a comprehensive benefits package, professional liability coverage, and salary commensurate with experience.

Examples of Duties

Provide professional and ethical counseling/therapy, assessment, and evaluation to students with the majority of intervention provided to student athletes; Provide effective resolution of psychological emergency situations via daytime and after-hours emergency coverage. Provide clinical services in CAPS-Athletics satellite office during hours determined to best meet the needs of student athletes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from APA or CPA accredited program (ABD acceptable) by date of hire.

2. Successful completion of APA or CPA accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology by start date of employment.

3. Eligibility for registration as a licensed psychologist in State of Illinois within 18 months of start date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Licensed as a psychologist in State of Illinois or licensed psychologist in another state and is eligible to become licensed in Illinois within six months of employment. University experience.

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu.

Contact: Don Howard, donh@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.