Psychologist, Learning Support
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About the Role
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar seeks a Psychologist for Learning Support to conduct psychological assessments and interventions for student health and wellness. The role involves evaluating mental health conditions, academic skills assessments, and developing wellness programs.
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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 crisis intervention, relationship management, learning difficulties, mood disorders, professionalism, adjustment to campus
- 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 faculty, staff, and affiliate partners
- Supports in developing and implementing student health and wellness programs
- Supports the development and maintenance of policies and procedures manual
Requirements
- Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Ed.) in clinical or counselling psychology
- 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
- Proficient in spoken and written English and Arabic (desirable)
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Position Summary
- The position is responsible for conducting psychological assessments and performing required interventions to ensure student health and wellness.
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.
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