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*Psychologist Position Description  *

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*Position Title:*

Staff Psychologist



*University:*

James Madison University



*Department:*

Counseling & Student Development Center



*Salary Range:*

Competitive and commensurate with experience.



*Position Description:*

One 12-month continuing position that provides short-term individual, group,
and crisis counseling, consultation services and outreach programming, and
training and supervision of graduate students and pre-doctoral interns. The
pre-doctoral internship program in professional psychology received full
7-year accreditation by the American Psychological Association as of
2006.  Depending
on the skills and interests of the successful candidate, this position may
involve the coordination of the center’s sexual assault treatment services.
Additionally, the successful candidate may also be involved in teaching
undergraduate psychology courses.



*Minimum Qualifications:*

Successful candidate must (1) have a doctorate in clinical or counseling
psychology or closely related field and  (2) be licensed or license eligible
as a clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Employment with
James Madison University is contingent upon the results of a criminal
background check.



*Desired Qualifications:*

Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling
center desirable.  Preferred qualities of the candidate include:  (1)
well-developed counseling and clinical supervision skills, (2) a
collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards
colleagues, (3) the energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a
challenging caseload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and
relationships, (4) a self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high
professional ideals, (5) excellent oral and written communication skills,
(6) demonstrated experience and interest in psychometric assessment, and (7)
licensure as a clinical psychologist.



*University Description:*

Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, James Madison
University is a

selective, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented public institution with
an enrollment

of approximately 18,000 students. For 16 consecutive years JMU has been
ranked as the

top public, master’s level university in the South by the annual poll on
academic quality

conducted by U.S. News and World Report for its guidebook, America’s Best
Colleges.

The CSDC is staffed by twelve full-time professionals, including licensed
clinical

psychologists, licensed counselors, a psychiatrist, and two staff members
whose efforts

focus on working with underserved populations at JMU. We are a
multicultural,

multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff striving to provide
culturally competent

clinical services, outreach programming, and training opportunities. In
addition to our

APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship Program, the CSDC staff also trains
master’s

level externs, practicum students from the JMU’s doctoral and community
counseling

programs, and post-doctoral and psychiatry residents. The Center is fully
accredited by

the International Association of Counseling Centers and resides in the
Division of

Student Affairs. The mission of the Division is to “prepare students to be
educated and

enlightened citizens,” and individual departments strive to provide the best
possible

programs and services to assist students in realizing success in all areas
of life.

JMU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer, and
the CSDC has

a commitment to diversity. Multi-culturally competent professionals with the
awareness,

knowledge, and skills required to work effectively with a diverse clientele
and to enhance

the CSDC’s diversity mission are strongly encouraged to apply.



*Region Description:*

Money Magazine’s money.com identified the Shenandoah Valley as one of the
twelve best places to spend a summer vacation.  That list also included the
Virgin Islands, San Diego, and Vancouver.  The natural scenic beauty of the
area is accompanied by a variety of recreational opportunities and historic
sites.  The University is located approximately two hours from both the
Washington, D.C., and Richmond metropolitan areas.



*Required Application Materials:*

The following materials must be submitted online on JMU’s JobLink

(https://joblink.jmu.edu):

A completed online application form

A letter of application expressing interest in and goodness of fit with
the position

A resume/vita,

Three letters of recommendation from clinical supervisors or individuals
familiar

with your clinical skills and ability to work with a collaborative team
(include

contact information for references). To receive full consideration, these
letters

should include information about both the applicant’s strengths *and *growth

edges.



To be mailed directly: Official copies of all graduate transcripts sent to
the University

address listed below.



*Email applications will NOT be accepted.*



*Application Deadline: *

Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2010. Applications and
nominations must be received by April 2, 2010 to assure consideration. Phone
interviews and in person interviews will be scheduled for select candidates.
Applicants invited for interviews will be notified by phone or email. Please
indicate preferred method of contact in cover letter.

*Starting Date:*

May 1, 2010 (negotiable)



*Send Applications To:*

Submit an online application, letter of application, and resume/vita at

https://joblink.jmu.edu.



Have official graduate transcripts mailed to:



Dr. Laura Sobik, Chair, Search Committee

James Madison University

Counseling & Student Development Center

800 S. Main Street

MSC 0801

Harrisonburg, VA 22807



Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to
Dr. Laura Sobik, 540-568-6552, email: 
.



*Web Address:*

Please see our website to get to know more about our Center’s services and
review staff descriptions at http://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/





-- 
Ilene Megan Magee, Ph.D.
Licensed Staff Psychologist
Counseling and Student Development Center
Varner House
800 South Main Street, MSC 0801
Harrisonburg, VA  22807
Phone: (540) 568-6552
Fax: (540) 568-8096