St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world. 

STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST 

CENTER OF COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

St. John’s University is seeking a full-time psychologist to join the university Counseling Center at the Queens campus.  The Center is seeking an individual with strong multicultural expertise in working with a diverse student body including work with international students and LGBTQ+.  General duties include single-session therapy; brief individual, couple and group psychotherapy; after-hours on-call coverage; assessment and evaluation; treatment planning; crisis intervention and management; psychological consultation to families, faculty and staff; educational/preventative outreach to students, faculty and staff; involvement with clinical supervision and training; and perform other duties as assigned.  Some evening and weekend hours; and working from a satellite office may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student academic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning.
• Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments for students.
• Offer crisis intervention for students in emergency situations and participate in the Center’s on-call after-hours rotation.
• Provide referral services to outside therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.
• Maintain timely and accurate records according to professional standards and state and federal law.
• Offer consultation and education to faculty and staff regarding student behavioral and emotional issues, classroom concerns, and current mental health issues.
• Respond to requests for classroom participation by faculty, as well as requests for information/reports from the community regarding services and resources.
• Provide workshops and outreach to all members of the University community.
• Engage in outcomes assessment with individual clients and Center goals.
• Participate in staff meetings in the Counseling Center.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to clinical fellows.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and licensed or licensed eligible in the State of New York is required. One to two years of post-graduate experience, preferably in a counseling center setting, is preferred. Past experience working with the college-aged population, including a strong knowledge of the challenges experienced by young adults, preferred. Knowledge or and demonstrated competence and sensitivity in working with a multi-cultural population. Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills, particularly using short-term treatment interventions. Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to collaborate with other departments and college administrators. Strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and human relations skills.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills Required Experience

2-5 Years of make ready and run experience in offset printing. Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Able to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard practical applications. Able to read and interpret work instructions. Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work. Able to communicate effectively in writing using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a night shift 12 hour shift rotations (5pm to 5am).

Ability to work overtime including weekends and possibly holidays.

Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.