Staff Psychologist - Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis care of the whole person. Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach.

The Staff Phycologist is a key part of the Universitys commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of its medical students. As an embedded clinician within the School of Medicine (SOM), the person in this role will serve as a vital resource, ensuring that CAPS is effectively meeting the unique and complex needs of SOM students. Primary responsibilities include the delivery of direct clinical services (individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and telehealth services), offering consultation to faculty and staff, and the development of outreach, wellness, and educational programming. This is an independent and highly self-directed role. The embedded clinician must be proactive in building and managing their own clinical caseload, identifying and reducing barriers to care, and responding skillfully and flexibly to the mental health needs of the medical student community. The successful candidate will be skilled at navigating complex institutional systems and adept at building and sustaining collaborative relationships. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing a visible, approachable, and trusted presence within the SOM

• Actively engaging in building a clinical caseload through outreach and responsive communication

• Initiating and leading programs that promote a culture of wellness within the SOM student body

• Providing consultation and training to SOM faculty and staff regarding student mental health concerns

• Maintaining strong, collaborative communication with both the CAPS team and SOM leadership

• Some evening hours (at minimum 2 days) are required

Work Interactions

Direct service to students, consultations to deans and faculty regarding student issues, consultation to other CAPS staff. The clinician will also collaborate closely with deans, student affairs professionals, and hospital/psychiatric staff to create a comprehensive network of support for students.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field, or an MSW, or LPC.

• Licensure in the District of Columbia as a social worker, professional counselor or psychologist within one year of start date.

• Preference for previous college mental health experience, as well as demonstrated experience working with the issues noted in the position description, as well as with healthcare professionals and trainees.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a positions mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: .

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .