This Psychologist position is within the Clinical Service of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Counseling & Psychological Services is comprised of two units, the Clinical Service and Testing Service. CAPS is a unit within Student Affairs at the University of Kansas.
The Clinical Service has responsibility for providing psychological services to the students at the University of Kansas. CAPS Clinical Service contributes to the educational mission of the University by assisting students in meeting personal, social, and academic challenges as they negotiate their college careers. CAPS Clinical Service provides programs designed to increase awareness and educate students about important issues related to life skills, adjustment, and college life. Additionally, it contributes to the educational mission by providing an APA accredited doctoral psychology training program and provides supervision and training to doctoral interns in psychology, practicum students in psychology, and other students-in-training. It also works closely with offices within Student Affairs and other University offices.
General Responsibilities: CAPS Psychologists provide counseling, psychotherapy and psychological testing to eligible students of the University. Psychologists also provide outreach and consultation to students, faculty and staff, and supervision to graduate students and other students-in-training. All responsibilities are performed in accordance with the professional and ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the established administrative policies and procedures of CAPS.
The Psychologist reports to the Associate Director of CAPS and is a member of the CAPS interdisciplinary team.
The incumbent in this position will see, hear and have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and University policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.
This position also is authorized to review, create and process client information and/or data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.