Psychologist or Social Worker (id:78720)

Position Title:
Psychologist or Social Worker (id:78720)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Counseling Center – OCCPS
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
05/06
Location:
Orono ME
Statement of the Job:

The University of Maine Counseling Center seeks to hire a Psychologist or Social Worker. The primary responsibilities of this position are to: provide counseling and social work or psychological services to the students of the University; consultation to faculty, staff and parents regarding students in distress; development and delivery of outreach educational programs for the university community; and training and supervision of masters and doctoral interns. Typical hiring range for this 11.5 month position is $54,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

 

Social Worker Job Description

Psychologist Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine  is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu . 

 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits  for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

 

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found here .

Qualifications:

Psychologist:

Required:

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree from an APA approved program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and have completed an APA accredited internship program by date of hire.
• Three years of experience beyond licensure practicing as a psychologist.
• Applicants must be licensed or eligible to pursue a license in the State of Maine as a Psychologist.
• Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Maine will be expected within 12 months of hire.
• Experience delivering psychological or counseling services in a college counseling center or similar setting and have demonstrated skill and ability in the delivery of effective outreach and educational programs.
• Demonstrated dedication, sensitivity and competence in understanding working with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration as a member of a team of professionals and must show interest and the ability to be cooperative in working with other Counseling Center staff to provide a balance of skills as needed by the Center at any particular time.
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and highly ethical professional functioning.

 

Social Worker:

Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a Master’s degree in Social Work and three years of clinical social work experience beyond licensure.
• Applicants must be licensed or eligible to pursue a license in the State of Maine Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Successful candidates must have experience delivering social work and counseling services in a college counseling center or similar setting and have demonstrated skill and ability in the delivery of effective outreach and educational programs.
• Demonstrated dedication, sensitivity and competence in understanding working with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration as a member of a team of professionals and must show interest and the ability to be cooperative in working with other Counseling Center staff to provide a balance of skills as needed by the Center at any particular time.
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Ethical professional functioning is essential: each Clinical Social Worker is expected to abide by the National Association of Social Worker (NASW) Code of Conduct, as well as all University employee policies.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

 

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

 

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

 

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: October 19, 2022
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: November 9, 2022
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: November 14, 2022
Tentative start date: December 5, 2022

 

For questions about the search, please contact search committee administrator Pamela Guerrette at pamelag@maine.edu or 207-581-1392.

 

Appropriate background checks are required.

 

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV