Psychology Intern

Advertising Summary:

Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: University Counseling

Department Summary: We support student success by providing comprehensive clinical services, advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training. We provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere that creates spaces for healing and growth. We demonstrate our commitment to social justice and cultural sensitivity through validation, empowerment, and building wide-ranging relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities:

About University Counseling Services:

The mission of University Counseling Services is to support student success by providing clinical services, advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training. We provide a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere that creates spaces for healing and growth. We are committed to social justice and cultural sensitivity. We believe that investing in staff both personally and professionally is integral to accomplishing our mission

About the Role

Working closely with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on the Monroe Park and MCV (medical) campuses. General duties include intake assessment, individual therapy, crisis work including on-call coverage, and consultation with university faculty and staff. Additional duties may include group therapy, provision of supervision, and outreach. There is also a potential opportunity to develop a niche or subspecialty area.

University Description

VCU is a public, urban university of over 30,000 students located on two campuses in the capital city of Richmond, VA. University Counseling Services has an APA-accredited doctoral internship training program. The multidisciplinary staff of UCS includes full-time clinicians from the fields of psychology and social work.

University Slotting- 22001N - Psychology Intern HS State Role Code 49211

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Typical Education and Experience

Psychology interns shall be enrolled in APA accredited counseling or clinical Ph.D. or Psy.D. programs. They must participate in the National Match through APPIC. Psychology interns must have passed qualifying exams and proposed their dissertations prior to beginning the internship. They must be in good academic standing and their DCT must endorse their readiness for internship. No license is required for this position. Successful completion of a background check is required for hire.

EDUCATION:.A master’s degree is required for this position. Enrollment in a doctoral program is also required.

EXPERIENCE: Psychology Interns shall have completed practicum experience and be enrolled in a doctoral program in professional psychology which requires internship training. Additionally, the positions require evidence of strong clinical skills, excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication, the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary counseling center team and demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence.

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range: 42,136

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 22001N - Psychology Intern HS 1

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Megan Guinn
Contact Email: mguinn@vcu.edu