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Post Date 09-10-07

The Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center invites applications for a staff psychologist/counselor with a primary interest in college student mental health. This is a full-time professional faculty appointment.

The Cook Counseling Center provides mental health services to the student community of Virginia Tech. The Staff Psychologist/Counselor works with a multidisciplinary staff of psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychology interns, and practicum students to deliver services that maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical care. The Staff Psychologist/Counselor has responsibility for the following:

1. Provide individual services to students including initial assessment, diagnosis, and determination of treatment needs.
2. Conduct on-going individual, couples, and group psychotherapy with students.
3. Utilize appropriate psychometric assessments as needed during evaluations.
4. Conduct crisis interventions as needed during after-hours emergency on-call rotation.
5. Supervise pre-doctoral interns in APA-approved site as well as practicum students.
6. Provide outreach services to the university community.

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Counseling/Clinical from APA-approved program with APA-approved internship (ABD students may be considered) ; Ph.D., Ed.D., or D.S.W. in Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social work. Licensure or license eligible in Commonwealth of Virginia (licensure required within two years of hire). Interest and experience providing services to a multicultural population.  

Interest in and/or experience working with one or more of the following populations: multicultural students, international students, and/or LGBTQ students strongly preferred. Interest and experience with crisis intervention, substance abuse, and eating disorders; experience in a higher education setting.  

Must have a criminal background check  

Interested applicants must apply on line at www.jobs.vt.edu, posting #070961. Complete the faculty application and attach a cover letter, resume or vita and the names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2007.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Dr. Rita Klein at 540/231-6557 or rfklein@vt.edu.  

For additional information about Cook Counseling Center, please see our web site at www.ucc.vt.edu.  

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