Psychologist, Learning Support

Position Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Implements programs to evaluate, address, and monitor student’s mental health and personal and professional development.
• Monitors and assesses existing mental health conditions of students, including but not limited to crisis intervention, relationship management, learning difficulties, mood disorders, professionalism, adjustment to campus, etc.
• Conducts psychological assessments, maintains confidentiality, provides evaluation reports, and timely referrals.
• Performs academic skills assessments and coordinates appropriate assistance for students with specific learning needs.
• Assists with student programs and services and coordinates with WCMC-Q faculty, staff, and affiliate partners, including WCMC-New York, Cornell University – Ithaca, Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra and Qatar Foundation as required.
• Supports in developing and implementing student health and wellness programs, collaborating with various internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Supports the development and maintenance of policies and procedures manual, ensuring compliance and consistency in area of operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Ed.) in clinical or counselling psychology with 5 – 6 years of experience in psychological assessment counselling promoting mental health and well-being.
• Licensed professional to conduct psychological assessment and counselling.
• Prior experience in healthcare education or higher education setup is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological theories, principles, and evidence-based interventions.
• Thorough knowledge of mental health issues affecting young people.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards related to the practice of psychology.
• Empathy, compassion, and the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact and professionalism.
• Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to multi-task within demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Arabic (desirable).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF).
• The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.
• Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments.
• Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.
• WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:
• to provide the finest education possible for medical students
• to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
• to improve healthcare both now and for future generations
• to provide the highest quality of care to the community
• WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.
• Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.