Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a part-time Staff Psychologist to serve as a clinical staff member within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Emotional well-being is essential to personal development and integral to the creative process. The Staff Psychologist is a trusted community member who helps to create and deliver outreach programming to students, student groups, administrators, faculty, and staff. The person in this role collaborates on college initiatives and participates on college committees. This role provides psychological and counseling services of a preventative and developmental nature to a diverse population of students in individual and group formats. The position is responsible for crisis intervention, serving in an on-call rotation. Qualified candidates may supervise and instruct all levels of clinical trainees and provide consultation to parents, administrators, faculty, and staff.
The successful candidate will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities. CAPS provides a range of mental health services to support the unique needs of art and design students, which include objective and non-judgmental counseling, individual and group therapy, 24/7 crisis referral services, as well as tools and resources to build campus-wide awareness/understanding of mental health issues.
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RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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RISD continues to build on a distinguished history of providing innovative leadership in art and design education through its commitment to creative experimentation and risk taking. This progressive, inquisitive attitude permeates our campus culture, supporting the 2,450 undergraduate and graduate students, along with the 1,000 faculty members, curators, administrative and support staff who form our community.
RISD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer offering a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package. If you find a position that suits you here, you’ll become part of an inspiring community of staff, faculty and students that thrives on creativity and values everything art and design bring to our everyday lives.