For the last several decades, Georgetown University’s) Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) has had a training program for psychologists in training, both full-time post-internship positions - both full-time post-internship positions - as posted here and known as Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows - and practicum students who have not yet had an internship (unpaid and part-time). These roles extend the reach of the department clinically and in terms of outreach efforts. Duties include but are... more details
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Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow - Counseling and Psychiatric Services - Georgetown University Law Center
Job Overview
For the last several decades, Georgetown University’s) Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) has had a training program for psychologists in training, both full-time post-internship positions - both full-time post-internship positions - as posted here and known as Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows - and practicum students who have not yet had an internship (unpaid and part-time). These roles extend the reach of the department clinically and in terms of outreach efforts.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluation of students with psychological distress
- Crisis intervention
- Brief counseling
- Outreach
- Consultation to deans, parents, faculty, and staff regarding student mental health issues
Note: All tasks are done under supervision of licensed CAPS psychologists.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting directly to the Associate Director for Psychology Training, who operates under the oversight of the CAPS Director, the Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow receives clinical supervision from fully licensed staff psychologists in order to ensure the provision of high-quality care to students.
Their interactions extend beyond CAPS to various departments within the Division of Student Affairs, and frequently serve as mental health consultants to deans, professors, and parents, reinforcing the department's commitment to fostering student well-being across campus.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Pre-doctoral internship in psychology or a related field
- Familiarity and skill in one or more of the following areas: diversity and multicultural issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and sexual assault trauma
Preferred Qualification
College mental health experience
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
