Bucknell University seeks applicants for a Staff Psychologist in the Counseling and Student

Development Center. The Counseling & Student Development Center offers a wide range of

services to help make the college years more satisfying, rewarding, and productive. Our

programs are designed to help students grow in self-understanding, to help them use their

intellectual and emotional resources as effectively as possible and to provide a supportive "safety

net" at those times when they encounter difficult or painful life circumstances.

The Staff Psychologist: 1) provides counseling to students experiencing personal adjustment,

vocational, developmental and/or psychological problems, 2) provides prevention and

educational services that help students effectively meet their academic, community and personal

life goals and responsibilities, 3) provides support for the healthy development of individual

students and the campus community through consultation and outreach services, 4) contributes to

the overall health and wellness of the campus community, 5) contributes to the assessment of

services and to the advancement of colleagues' professional development, and 6) upholds ethical

principles and promotes best practices of the profession.

Duties and Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical assessment for students experiencing personal adjustment, vocational,

developmental and/or psychological problems.

2. Engage students in individual and group counseling to address personal adjustment,

vocational, developmental and/or psychological problems.

3. Develop, implement and evaluate community intervention programs/outreach services that: a)

help prevent problems, b) educate students, staff and faculty about mental health/psychological

issues and wellness, and c) teach skills for self-care and community health and safety.

4. Provide emergency and crisis intervention services (e.g., participate in the center's on-call

rotation including evenings and weekends).

5. Consult with university staff, faculty, students, family members and other professionals to

assist students.

6. Provide training and supervision to pre-professional students, e.g., College Student Personnel

Graduate Assistants. Provide educational opportunities for faculty, staff and students to enhance

their teaching, training and provision of services to other students, e.g. RA training.

7. Assess need for psychiatric evaluation/medication management and assist with referral.

8. Assist with referrals of students to resources on campus (e.g., referral to career services,

student health, etc.) and off campus (e.g., community mental health programs, community

clinicians).

9. Provide services consistent with professional ethical standards and generally accepted

standards of practice.

Administrative Responsibilities:

1. Maintain appropriate documentation of services and client records.

2. Contribute to the office's operational responsibilities, e.g., exercise appropriate stewardship of

center budget and resources, contribute to center-wide goals and projects, contribute to office

planning, assist with divisional and university responsibilities, etc.

3. Engage in professional development to maintain best practices and meet legal requirements

and professional guidelines for practice.

4. Engage in both need assessments and service outcome assessments/evaluations to support the

effectiveness and efficiency of services. Make appropriate changes in services based on

assessment findings.

5. Contribute to, provide direction for, and/or manage and administer projects assigned as part of

the center's annual goals or other center or divisional projects.

6. Serve on Divisional and University committees as appropriate.

7. Other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, or Social

Work. Licensed or license eligible in Pennsylvania. Experience working with college-age

students. Demonstrated competency in counseling and working with diverse populations.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Ability to work evenings and

weekends, including participating in an on-call rotation.

About Bucknell

Bucknell University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes that students learn best in a

diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through

diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Bucknell’s

efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and

we welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented

in higher education.

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, national liberal arts institution that also offers

strong professional programs in engineering, business, education, and music. Located in Central

Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, Bucknell is nestled in the Borough of Lewisburg, an

architectural gem that has been ranked as one of America’s best small towns. The Lewisburg

area offers a unique combination of outdoor recreation opportunities, and appealing amenities

such as art galleries, an art deco theater, historic museums, and charming independent boutiques

and restaurants. In addition to the many cultural and athletic events offered by the University and

the Borough, the surrounding region offers outstanding schools, medical facilities, and an

affordable cost of living. For those who crave the city, Bucknell is within an easy three-hour

drive to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

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