Staff Position Recruitment

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Staff Position Recruitment
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is seeking a full-time Clinical/Counseling Psychologist to
work collaboratively with the Division of Student Affairs staff and the Student Health Center
to ensure the TUN student mental health needs are met. The Clinical/Counseling
psychologist is responsible for facilitating the mental health needs of TUN students and
Provide advocacy and resource services for the patient. Perform professional work in
Clinical/Counseling psychology at a level of professional maturity; provide psycho
diagnostic, psychotherapeutic, and consultative services; perform work in prevention,
training and/or research. Collect pertinent patient data and coordinates with other team
members for appropriate patient intervention. Work cooperatively with care team. The
successful candidate must also demonstrate the University’s core values of social justice,
intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity through their work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following outlines the basic responsibilities of this position. Other duties to be assigned
as necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following outlines the basic responsibilities of this position.
 Direct Services
o Include but are not limited to assessing and treating students and in
understanding and coping with emotional and social problems;
o maintaining a caseload and providing appropriate student documentation;
o facilitating educational and support groups, and referrals;
o gathering relevant information pertaining to case issues; writing psychosocial
evaluations and treatment plans;
o Assuring compliance with agency and governmental practice, ethical, and
confidentiality standards; and providing advocacy and resource brokerage
services for students.

Activities Related to Direct Services
o Serves as the primary point of contact for mental health services within the
Office of Student Health, to include answering or directing telephone and email inquiries and providing information and training to students, faculty,
and staff regarding mental health issues.
o Create and maintain a Touro University Nevada Wellness website;
o Collaborate with the Institutional Student Health Director and others
involved in wellness programming efforts campus wide.

Administrative Duties
o Participate in the campus Behavior Intervention Team.
o Participate in university committee work.
o Participate in student events such as, but not limited to, orientation, white
coat ceremony, commencement, etc.
o Assist with university events as needed which include occasional evening and
weekend commitments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology is required. Two years of
related clinical/counseling experience. The potential candidate must be eligible for licensure
as a Clinical or Counseling Psychologist in the State of Nevada, as well as
training/experience in evidence based practice.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Satisfactory completion of internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, preferred.
Experience working in academic healthcare settings is preferred. Preference given to
candidates with experience providing mental health services to graduate and professional
students as well as strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
 Ability to coordinate the consensus needed to achieve the medical plan for the
patient.
 Understanding of HIPAA and FERPA.
 Effective oral and written communication skills.
 Must possess computer skills-window-based applications, to include MS Word,
Access and Excel.
 The Clinical/Counseling Psychologist works independently with minimal
supervision, but must also be able to work effectively on a team or as a team
leader.
 This position requires excellent collaborative, writing, speaking, and
organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines,
multitask, thrive in a busy environment, and maintain professionalism and
confidentiality.
Additional Information:
Touro University Nevada offers generous benefits to eligible employees including: health
and dental/vision coverage; life insurance, short term disability, long-term disability, a taxdeferred retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, and more. Located in Henderson,
Nevada (in the Las Vegas valley), TUN is a private, non-profit institution that serves
approximately 1,400 students enrolled in professional programs. See www.tun.touro.edu for
additional information about the university and its programs.
Touro University Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume, and names and contact
information for a minimum of three professional references to DOSAJobs@tun.touro.edu,
referencing the job title in the subject line.
Postal Address:
Catherine Godfrey
Student Affairs
Touro University Nevada
874 American Pacific Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
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