Nurse Practitioner for Student Health



01/13/2020

Ad Source/Psychologist, Division of Student Affairs – Counseling Center, 32893

Our Story

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area and the only public research university in our community. We offer more than 125 academic areas serving more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all 50 states and 85+ countries. UMKC grads are everywhere! And they’ve gone on to find success throughout the Kansas City community and beyond.

UMKC has a strategic plan with five pillars: provide exceptional student learning, success and experience; become a thriving discovery enterprise; transform our community and region with impactful engagement; foster an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion; and develop a strong and resilient people, process and physical infrastructure.

We are building a community in which we support each other, learn from each other and grow together. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for students and the university.

UMKC is proud to be one of this region’s premier institutions of higher education and our people are our most valuable asset. To deliver on our goals, we are committed to helping all UMKC Kangaroos become their best selves while striving for excellence in everything they do.

For more information about UMKC, visit umkc.edu. You can also find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and see us on Instagram.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Staff Psychologist provides a full range of generalist clinical services including individual, couple and group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, assessment, supervision, and training. The selected candidate will also have a leadership role as the Liaison to the UMKC Health Sciences campus (Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing). The selected candidate may also have a demonstrated interest in an area such as Mens Issues, Complex Mental Health Issues, Autism Spectrum, program assessment and evaluation, technology and providing services to a diverse student population that include Latinx / Hispanic, African American, International, LGBTQIA, and/or Students with Disabilities.

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• Essential Job Functions:

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• Provides individual therapy, group counseling, crisis intervention, and clinical supervision, outreach, and consultation services to the university community.

• Provides clinical services to diverse client populations and whose clinical work, supervision, and community intervention is infused with ethical and multicultural competency and who demonstrates clear interest and commitment to all dimensions of diversity.

• Evidence of strong generalist clinical skills.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in assessment and intervention with a range of clinical issues and complex diagnostic concerns.

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental issues of college students and commitment to student success.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills demonstrated in speaking, listening, and writing.

• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in developing outreach education programming.

• Consults with faculty and staff regarding student problems, training, program and organizational issues.

• Represents Counseling Services on University committees and participates in the Division of Student Affairs programs as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student organizations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• This position requires some evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Doctorate degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.

• Active full licensure as a Psychologist or ability to obtain licensure in the State of Missouri within 12 months of hire is required.

• Two to three years of experience working with diverse populations including college age students.

• Experience working in a University/College Setting.

• Completion of an APA accredited Doctoral Internship.

Salary and Benefits

$53,600-$61,000 annually, to be commensurate with education and experience.

UMKC offers a competitive salary, affordable medical and dental plans (no waiting periods), 403(b) savings plan, and University paid long-term disability and life insurance benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at umkc.edu/jobs.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment.

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