12/10/2018
Appalachian State University's Counseling and Psychological Services Center, located in Boone, NC, is seeking a Staff Psychologist/Counselor, Coordinator of Multicultural Services. Please review the description in the link below. I can attest that working conditions are excellent, the staff is exceptionally friendly, and the location is quite nice.
Appalachian State University is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and offers a challenging
academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best
attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and
affordability, Appalachian enrolls over 19,000 students and offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate
majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community,
which has become an Appalachian hallmark. Appalachian, located in Boone, N.C., is one of 16 universities in
the University of North Carolina system.
Boone is part of the “High Country” including Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, near the Virginia and Tennessee
borders in northwestern North Carolina. The area is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near federal
parks, forests, and wilderness areas. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, several ski resorts, and local
rivers and lakes draw tourists and provide abundant outdoor recreational activities for all seasons including
canoeing, white water rafting, rock climbing, skiing, trout fishing, etc. Boone, North Carolina boasts good
schools, a low crime rate and is listed in the book The 100 Best Small Towns in America: A Nationwide Guide
to the Best in Small-Town Living.
Position Description
The Staff Psychologist/Counselor, Coordinator of Multicultural Services position is a full-time, twelve-month
position in the Appalachian State University Counseling and Psychological Services Center. The ideal
candidate will possess specific training and experience working with diverse populations including but not
limited to students of color, LGBTQ students, as well as students of different ethnicities and immigration
histories. The successful candidate will be an experienced generalist psychologist, counselor or social worker
with established clinical, outreach and training experiences serving diverse populations. This individual will
have the opportunity to strengthen outreach connections with diversity partners on campus, including the Chief
Diversity Officer, Multicultural Student Development, and others. This individual will also provide training in
diversity and multiculturalism to doctoral interns and master& #39;s level trainees.
The Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) and has a doctoral
internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The position reports to the Director of
the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, which is part of the Division of Student Affairs.
Duties of the position include short-term individual, group, and couples therapy; psychological assessment;
crisis intervention; consultation; outreach and psychoeducational workshops (sometimes after hours); clinical
supervision and training; case management as needed; liaison/consultant relationships with university partners;
and rotating after hours emergency/crisis on call responsibilities as back-up to ProtoCall.
Specific responsibilities of this position include:
· Participate on the Counseling Center’s Diversity Outreach team to guide consultation and outreach
efforts that reduce barriers and improve access for students with underrepresented racial and ethnic
identities.
· Provide psychoeducational workshops and outreach programs that target the needs of traditionally
underrepresented students.
· Provide consultation, increase Counseling Center visibility, and expand relationships with student
groups representing broad racial and ethnic identities.
· Collaborate with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs (e.g. Multicultural Student
Development, University Housing) and across the campus (e.g. Chief Diversity Officer, Office of
Disability Services) to further develop an inclusive, healthy, and just campus environment for all
students.
· Engage in ongoing assessment of the needs of traditionally underrepresented students, and develop and
evaluate Counseling Center clinical services, outreach, and training to meet those needs.
· Promote visibility and de-stigmatization of mental health services to underserved students in a way that
is sensitive to and informed by social justice principles.
· Provide training to all levels of trainees within the Counseling Center, and professional development to
staff, that enhances the Counseling Center’s emphasis on providing culturally competent clinical
services.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social
Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina. The successful candidate will
be expected to obtain licensure in North Carolina within one year of start date and maintain licensure for the
continuation of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have:
1. Interest and experience providing clinical services and outreach programming to students representing a
range of racial and ethnic identities.
2. Interest and experience building relationships with student groups representing a variety of racial and ethnic
identities.
Candidates should also be committed to a proactive student development perspective involving an active
relationship with the campus community; be team-oriented and collaborative with students, colleagues, and
university staff; have broad generalist clinical skills in assessing and intervening with a wide range of disorders,
concerns, and degrees of pathology; and have experience in a university counseling center.
Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. State of North Carolina benefits apply.
Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment to all
applicants, students, and employees. The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs
and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, s*x, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or s*xual orientation. The university actively promotes diversity among students and
employees. The university is committed to its affirmative action plans and seeks to deepen its applicant pools by
attracting interest from a diverse group of qualified individuals.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Dr. Leslie
Martin, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] or (828)-262-3180.
Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a
satisfactory criminal background report.
Review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The preferred Start Date for the position is July 15, 2019, but is negotiable.
Applications will be accepted electronically on the university website: https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/
Please select the option “Staff / Non Faculty Positions” to find the Staff Psychologist/Counselor, Coordinator of
Multicultural Services position and follow the instructions. You will be directed to create an account before
submitting a letter of application, vita, and the names/contact information of three professional references.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Appalachian State University. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small...
