Columbia Health is among the nation’s largest and most comprehensive student health programs. Our Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), staffed by more than 50 Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Psychiatric Residents, is seeking two licensed psychologists to provide direct clinical services, including crisis intervention, diagnostic assessment, group therapy, psychoeducational programs, and brief psychotherapy, to our diverse student population in the stimulating and dynamic academic environment of a leading research university located in the heart of New York City. Positions offer significant professional development opportunities, including in-service programs, support for conference attendance, and the opportunity to work with senior staff skilled in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, ACT, trauma-informed interventions, and a broad range of other treatment modalities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology or Ph.D. in counseling psychology. Requires New York State license or eligibility. Minimum 5 years related experience with a least 3 years acceptable clinical experience or completion of a fellowship in college mental health or related area. Strong clinical, diagnostic, interpersonal, and collaborative skills. Multicultural competence. Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of suicidality and crisis intervention. Some evening and limited on-call hours required.
Preferred experience: Background in college counseling or in treating late adolescents and emerging adults, as well as demonstrable experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas of clinical interest: Acculturation challenges among international students (proficiency in Mandarin, Korean, Hindi and/or other languages is a plus), LGBTQ issues, Trauma support, Multicultural concerns, Eating disorders, Alcohol and other substance use, Behavioral health.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer — Race/Gender/Disability/Veterans. It is committed to a workforce of faculty and staff that reflects the diversity and talent of New York City, the larger metropolitan area, and the nation. For more information about Counseling and Psychological Services, visit us at http://health.columbia.edu/services/cps