CAPS is a member of the Division of Student Affairs, where “We make learning possible.” In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, we prepare students to succeed through personal development, peer engagement, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is comprised of the Clinical Service and Campus Assistance, Resource, and Education (CARE) teams. We are an interdisciplinary team of professionals that work collaboratively to meet the diverse mental health needs of a global student community. The goal of the Counseling Center is to provide students with clinical, educational and outreach-based services that benefit the mental health and well-being of all Jayhawks. Our services are primarily short-term in nature, and we make referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies as appropriate. Members of the counseling center are committed to:
- A nurturing, supportive community
- Growth oriented accountability
- Embracing compassion in all situations
- Using evidenced-based quality of care
Position SummaryThe Psychologist, working closely with the Associate Director for Training, is a member of the CAPS team who provides clinical services, including individual and group therapy, workshops, outreach and clinical supervision.
This position also contributes to all of CAPS functional areas, including:
- Individual and group counseling of KU students/clients; psychological assessment;
- Development of and participation in outreach programming, including workshops
- Consultation with faculty, staff, parents, and others
- General administrative responsibilities
- Training and supervision of CAPS clinical trainees
- Other duties as assigned