Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00117PO24
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156385
Business Title (Internal Title)	Post-Doctoral Fellow
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department	SAAS UHS Health Services
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	40
Work Schedule	Generally Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, Schedule may be adjusted due to patient volume.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Health and Human Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Post-doctoral Fellowship provides direct service to students and participates in wellness, health promotion and outreach programming for the university with a specific focus on supporting diverse, historically marginalized, and underrepresented populations. This role supports the Student Health services and Counseling and Psychiatry’s mission of enhancing the health and well-being of the student community and providing high quality, multidisciplinary mental health-related services. Post-doctoral residents receive training and supervision to enhance skills and insure competent service delivery.
Required Education and Experience	PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program, which included a completed Doctoral Internship conferred by start date. Completion of a predoctoral internship program with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience providing assessment and treatment of college students, as well as campus-based consultation and outreach. Demonstrated commitment to and experience providing mental health services to individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds with a range of presenting concerns/diagnoses.
Preferred Qualifications	Strong commitment to student accessibility and opportunity and navigating layers of identity experienced by all students including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, class, and nationality. Training in identity development, culturally competent service provision, and culturally competent supervision and training. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in developing outreach and services for students of color and other diverse communities Additionally, a minimum of one year of clinical experience working in a college counseling center (this may include practica, internship or post-doctoral experience) is desired.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Have exceptional professional competency Demonstrated an ability to consult with various Campus partners and the university community, -Demonstrated abilities to engage in critical thinking, to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information, to function as a self-starter, to communicate effectively in written and oral form, to be highly organized. Knowledge in identifying patient diagnosis of mental disorders. Knowledge of understanding the influence of multicultural dynamics on personal well-being. . Knowledge of developmental tasks and problems typically encountered by college students. Knowledge to identify and articulate a treatment plan that will lead to problem resolution, stress reduction or alleviation of the diagnosed disorder. Knowledge of group counseling theory and ability to teach and consult about group process. Knowledge of appropriate ethical and legal standards and regulations. Knowledge of the evidenced based practice of psychology.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Provides direct clinical services to graduate and undergraduate students presenting with a broad range of clinical and developmental concerns. Provides crisis intervention and management. Provides brief counseling and psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students (individuals and couples) with a broad range of psychological problems, with students who have less accessibility to service.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	50

Job Duty	Develops and implements culturally responsive and multiculturally sensitive outreach programs to students. Functions as a community psychologist and a consultant to faculty, staff, residential life staff, and other units on campus regarding collaboration and program development for outreach and training to enhance the mental health and psychological well-being of students and the campus community. Daily 30
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Maintains clinical documentation according to SHS, CAP, and professional standards. Tracks and closes out referrals within SHS & clinical standards.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Participates in clinical teams, staff meetings, and other training opportunities. Provide clinical supervision to trainees as assigned. Receives clinical and administrative supervision.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Other duties as assigned, including Community Based Services under coordination by Assistant Director of CAP.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category	Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/09/2024
Position End Date	08/08/2025
Job Open Date	04/12/2024
Job Close Date	06/30/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 30, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166517
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.