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Position Opening for Role of Clinical Psychologist at Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc.

Sioux Falls, SD

Description of Position:

The position of Clinical Psychologist for Stronghold Counseling Services requires that the candidate is licensed or eligible for licensure in South Dakota. 

The mission of Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc., is to be instruments of God’s grace in reaching those who are hurting by providing services that are clinically astute, sound, and at the highest level of excellence. The Clinical Psychologist must be invested in and committed to Stronghold’s mission and core values.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide oversight and supervision of Medicare cases.
  • Provide supervision to unlicensed therapists/interns as assigned and consultation to all other therapists on staff.                                                                              
  • Actively promote and market Stronghold Counseling Services.  Provide community support to the Sioux Falls and surrounding areas through the provision of psychoeducational trainings, presentations.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Provide direct psychotherapy services of at least 20 hours per week.  This is to include:  assessment, treatment planning, case management, psychological evaluation and psychometric testing when appropriate.
  • Remain up to date on ethical, legal, and professional issues.  This includes ethics updates and training, HIPPA,  understanding of legal processes as they relate to psychological services, and updates on diagnostic changes, evidence-based practice, and emerging knowledge related to assessment and treatment. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge and skills in assessment and diagnosis of DSM5 disorders.
  • Ability to work with a team of colleagues.
  • Ability to provide quality supervision and consultation to therapist team.
  • Ability to work with medical community as needed.
  • English is only needed language.  However, the Sioux Falls community is increasingly diverse, and fluency in other languages could be helpful.

Required Education and Experience:

  • PhD or PsyD in Psychology.  APA-approved academic program and APA-approved predoctoral internship preferred.  Licensed as a psychologist in South Dakota, or licensable as a psychologist in South Dakota.
  • Evidence of both inpatient and outpatient experience.
  • Cross cultural experience desired.

Stronghold Counseling Services Inc. Offers:

Salary Package

Negotiable and based on experience. Medical and dental insurance, Simple IRA, continuing education allowance.

Application deadline:  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.

Reply to:
Stronghold Counseling Services

4300 S Louise Ave Ste 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Email: info@strongholdcounseling.com

Website: www.strongholdcounseling.com

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Clinical Opportunities with Deer Oaks for Licensed Psychologists **Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Available**

Deer Oaks, the leading provider of geropsych services in the US, is searching for a Licensed Psychologist to join its team in providing assessment and therapy services to the geriatric population, as well as older adults, in nursing homes and assisted living communities.  

Sioux Falls, South Dakota ?

Beyond a great team environment, Staff at Deer Oaks enjoy the following benefits: 

  • Competitive Pay Packages 
  • Part-time, Full-time options 
  • Salary with performance based incentives 
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
  •  $300 Annual CEU benefits 
  • License renewal assistance/License reimbursement 
  • New employee training and ongoing training opportunities 
  • PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, & much more! 

Our Mission Statement

To provide comprehensive, individualized, therapeutic psychological and psychosocial treatment to individuals in nursing facilities, retirement and assisted living communities with the intention of improving their quality of life. 

Responsibilities

Licensed Psychologists are needed for full-time and part-time opportunities in Sioux Falls, SD and surrounding areas to provide individual therapy, family therapy and behavior management support to older adults as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

Qualifications 

This position requires licensing in the State of South Dakota as a doctoral level Licensed Psychologist. 

Spearfish, South Dakota 

Beyond a great team environment, Staff at Deer Oaks enjoy the following benefits:  

  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • Part-time, Full-time options 
  • Salary with performance based incentives 
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
  • $300 Annual CEU benefits 
  • License renewal assistance/License reimbursement 
  • New employee training and ongoing training opportunities 
  • PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, & much more! 
  • Our Mission Statement

To provide comprehensive, individualized, therapeutic psychological and psychosocial treatment to individuals in nursing facilities, retirement and assisted living communities with the intention of improving their quality of life. 

Responsibilities 

Licensed Psychologists are needed for full-time and part-time opportunities in Spearfish, SD and surrounding areas of Northern Black Hills to provide individual therapy, family therapy and behavior management support to older adults as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

Qualifications 

This position requires licensing in the State of South Dakota as a doctoral level Licensed Psychologist. 


For more information, please contact me at (210) 222-2498, or email mkwame@deeroaks.com. 

Best Regards, 

Michael Kwame, Recruitment Partner 

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Central Washington University Position Announcement

 

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Position Announcement

Central Washington University

Associate Dean of Health and Wellness

Central Washington University (CWU) is a top ranked public university serving 11,000 students enrolled in more than 160 undergraduate and master’s degree programs. Founded in 1891, the Ellensburg campus is located in the heart of Washington State, east of the majestic Cascade Mountain Range. Set in a small town, CWU is a welcoming community committed to diversity and inclusion and recognized for its LGBTQ and veteran friendly policies, programs, and practices. Education is personal at CWU—classes are small, professors are passionate about teaching, and student life professionals are focused on providing resources and services designed to help all students navigate the college experience with confidence and success.

The inaugural Associate Dean of Health and Wellness will report to the Dean of Student Success (CSAO) and serve as a member of the Student Success executive leadership team. The Associate Dean is responsible for providing strategic direction for a new vision for health and wellness at CWU and will develop and implement a new collaborative integrated wellness model for the University, which creates a culture that values health and wellness as a key component of success for students while attending CWU and in their future lives. The Associate Dean will coordinate on and off campus with key programs and services and be engaged nationally in the new movement to create an integrated and multi-dimensional model of health and wellness. The Associate Dean oversees Counseling Services, Student Medical Services, Wellness Center (Health Promotion), and the Recreation Center. In total, the Associate Dean has four direct reports and is responsible for an organization of approximately 55 full- and part-time staff, and over 170 student employees. The Associate Dean oversees: strategic planning, including resource and facilities planning; staff recruitment, assessment, and development; educational programming, outreach, and prevention efforts designed to build self-awareness, healthy habits, and resiliency throughout the student community and support to the faculty and staff who are invested in student success; management of a $6M budget; accreditation, licensing, and certification processes; policy development and review; data collection, analysis, and reporting to internal and external constituents; and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Associate Dean fosters an atmosphere of student-centered collaboration, shared mission and purpose, and collegiality across all reporting units, and actively supports the strategic mission and goals of the Division of Academic and Student Life and the University.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in a health and wellness discipline, demonstrated leadership experience in a college or university setting, and documented understanding of the diverse health and well-being issues facing today’s college students, or equivalent combination of academic credential(s) and experience. Knowledge of current trends in healthcare, behavioral health, health education/promotion and wellness, and recreation; track record of successful program development, implementation, and evaluation; demonstrated management and supervisory experience directing full-time staff; evidence of data-driven analysis and decision-making employed in shaping programs and services; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion as fundamental to one’s professional work are also required.

Preferred qualifications: PhD or EdD degree in a health and wellness discipline (e.g., counseling, clinical psychology, public health) or, higher education, student affairs administration, health science, recreation, or related field; experience at a public university and experience with health and wellness programs; and/or evidence of budget development and management in a complex university environment.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Valerie B. Szymkowicz at vbs@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.

Visit the Central Washington University website at www.cwu.edu

CWU is an Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated again on the basis of disability.

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Position Announcement: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC); the nation’s first public university, serves North Carolina, the United States and the world through teaching, research, and public service. UNC embraces an unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s greatest research universities. Carolina prides itself on a strong, diverse student body, great academic opportunities, and a commitment to service.

UNC Student Affairs serves the University in collaboration with academic programs by providing transformational opportunities for students in the areas of student life, health & wellness, leadership & service, and diversity. Student Affairs promotes student success, access, and inclusion by cultivating and leveraging partnerships with faculty, staff, and families as well as local, state, national, and global organizations. Student Affairs professionals challenge and enable UNC students to become compassionate and responsible citizens and leaders by fostering an accessible, inclusive, culturally diverse living and learning campus environment.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations for the newly created position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellbeing in Student Affairs.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary and student-centered leader to provide strategic direction for a comprehensive portfolio including Campus Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Wellness, and Campus Recreation. The position will lead and direct a collaborative and integrative care model in Student Affairs working in partnership with nationally recognized professional schools and UNC Healthcare. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the diverse issues facing undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and post-doctoral scholars. Competitive candidates will have the knowledge, skills, and preparation to develop and lead a world-class program of best practices in integrative college health and wellbeing, and will have demonstrated sound judgment and strategic thinking. The position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and is a member of the Senior Executive Team and Student Affairs Leadership Team. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2018.

Required Qualifications: A master’s degree in higher education or student affairs administration, college student personnel, counseling, public health, health administration, or equivalent is required. A minimum of seven years of pertinent, progressive experience as a dean/director or assistant/associate dean/director or comparable position and previous supervisory responsibility of professional staff and multiple departments are also required.

The successful candidate will possess: a strong background of proven leadership experience in one or more of the assigned areas of responsibility; a record of politically savvy leadership and decision-making; demonstrated understanding of the diverse health and wellbeing issues facing college students; knowledge of current trends in healthcare, behavioral health, health education and wellness, policy, and healthcare technology in a university context serving a highly diverse student population; commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice as well as personal and professional integrity in the ability to collaborate and foster a spirit of engagement; excellent leadership, diplomacy, and team management skills with the ability to engage others through a participative process, while serving as key decision maker; strong project and program management and evaluation skills; demonstrated strengths in public speaking and presenting; and exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment;

Preferred Qualifications: A doctoral degree in a relevant health discipline (e.g., counseling, clinical psychology, medicine, or public health) or a doctoral degree in higher education, student affairs administration, health science, or related field is preferred. Experience at a large public institution of higher education and experience with college health care at an institution with a large medical school and regional hospital is desirable. Other preferred skills and abilities include: demonstrated experience in the area of financial and personnel management and knowledge of technology applications as they apply to health care; active participation in national professional associations and scholarly activities; knowledge of the private healthcare industry including continuum of care best practices, and associated insurance reimbursement and funding models.

Applications received by April 20, 2018 will be assured full consideration. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Valerie B. Szymkowicz at vbs@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.

Spelman Johnson

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellbeing

Valerie B. Szymkowicz, Senior Associate

 

Visit The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill website at www.unc.edu

 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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Practicing Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. It is quite often associated with the saying “don’t let the future steal your present”. By learning and practicing how to be more present in the moment, the benefits to this mental lifestyle are endless. Studies have shown that those who adopt the mindset of living in the moment tend to be happier, calmer, more relaxed, and appreciative. It can also increase one’s ability to be in tune with their thoughts and emotions.

It is quite often said that depression lives in the past and anxiety lives in the future. Therefore, remaining in the present provides a sense of calmness and peace of mind. The excitement of awaiting something out of the ordinary or special is easily understood – whether it be bad or good – but by focusing so heavily on what isn’t currently happening, you miss out on all of the amazing things happening in front of you.

By being present in the moment, you obtain a higher level of satisfaction, allow yourself to have a better experience, and feel more fulfilled as the event has not come and gone as quickly. It is great to perceive time as a precious commodity. Don’t mentally rush through it or wish it away. Savor the moment, and start (or continue) doing the things you love and that fill you up. It’s when you fix your eyes on those slower moments of life that your appreciation and relaxation increases, opposed to anxiety or depression if your mind is focused elsewhere in time.

Read more about this article here! Also visit SDPA’s website for helpful resources related to this topic.

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Making Your New Year’s Resolution Stick

It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list.

In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase your anxiety. When your holiday decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the later winter months feel hopeless.

“Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for. Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle change is important and working toward it, one step at a time.” – Lynn Bufka, PhD.

By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life.

APA offers these tips when thinking about a News Year’s resolution:

1. Start small

Make resolutions that you think you can keep. If, for example, your aim is to exercise more frequently, schedule three or four days a week at the gym instead of seven. If you would like to eat healthier, try replacing dessert with something else you enjoy, like fruit or yogurt, instead of seeing your diet as a form of punishment.

2. Change one behavior at a time 

Unhealthy behaviors develop over the course of time. Thus, replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time. Don’t get overwhelmed and think that you have to reassess everything in your life. Instead, work toward changing one thing at a time.

3. Talk about it 

Share your experiences with family and friends. Consider joining a support group to reach your goals, such as a workout class at your gym or a group of coworkers quitting smoking. Having someone to share your struggles and successes with makes your journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier and less intimidating.

4. Don’t beat yourself up 

Perfection is unattainable. Remember that minor missteps when reaching your goals are completely normal and OK. Don’t give up completely because you ate a brownie and broke your diet, or skipped the gym for a week because you were busy. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track.

5. Ask for support 

Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress caused by your resolution. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking professional help. Psychologists are uniquely trained to understand the connection between the mind and body. They can offer strategies as to how to adjust your goals so that they are attainable, as well as help you change unhealthy behaviors and address emotional issues.

Source: American Psychological Association

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Find the Right Psychologist for you

Finding the right psychologist is an important part of any psychological journey. The American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Association Practice Organization have partnered to provide patients with a personalized, ideal psychological locator. Simply search for a psychologist in your area, in a certain specialty, or by a specific name, to find someone you’re comfortable with.

Visit the SDPA website for other resources, membership information, and more. Your membership could be Your voice in South Dakota’s psychological industry.

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Tell Your Members of Congress to Reject the Newest Reform

On December 2nd, the Senate voted to pass a major tax reform legislation that will create adverse affects on both psychologists and consumer access to mental health. This bill will be appealing the mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it cuts Medicare’s annual spending by 4% for the next decade, with an initial estimate cut of $25 billion from the 2018 budget. Such restrictions on the budget causes the average premiums in the individual market to increase by 10%, causing millions of American citizens to lose their health insurance coverage.

The vote to pass this legislation was 51-49. Congress are now taking steps towards conference committee work in order to resolve differences between the House and the Senate version, with a goal of passing the final version of the legislation within days. Follow the link here to tell your Members of Congress to reject any legislation that contains provisions that repeal the ACA’s individual mandate and eliminates critical higher education tax supports.

Take Action Now 

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Become a Member with SDPA for 2018

Would you like to influence the health and well-being of South Dakotans? SDPA is the voice of the psychologists in South Dakota, and Your membership is Your voice! SDPA membership DOUBLED in 2017, and we’ve targeted another 25% increase in 2018.

Become a Member Today!

Grassroots advocacy works in a small state like South Dakota. let you psychology voice be heard through SDPA! ” – Hilary Kindsfater, PhD., Federal Advocacy Coordinator

Being involved in SDPA is an excellent way to stay current on local, state and also national issues in psychology. The membership to SDPA provides opportunity for renewal of old connections and making new ones with colleges in psychology. It provides a forum to discuss professional concerns and issues with other psychology professionals. It keeps you abreast of current psychological information about interesting topics, current therapies and legislation issues.”  – Kari Scovel, Ph.D., Public Education Coordinator, Rapid City

I support SDPA because SDPA makes an impact on the field of psychology in our state and the people we serve in our practices every day.”  – Danelle Pennock, Psy.D., Yankton

The networking is invaluable to me!” – Jodi Owen, Psy.D., Pierre

Membership Options:

  •  Division 1 Private Practice $75.00
  •  Division 1 Student $5.00
  •  4+ Post-Doctorate Membership  $225.00
  •  First 3-years Post-Doctorate Membership $125.00
  •  Associate Member $100.00
  •  Emeritus Status $100.00
  •  Academic Member $175.00
  •  Student Member $30.00

Become a member of SDPA to secure the future of psychology in South Dakota.

Contact SDPA@nonprofitresources.us with any questions regarding membership or the renewal process.

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Your Vote is Critical to SDPA!

During the February 2017 APA Council meeting, a motion was passed (by a very large margin) to send a bylaws change to the APA membership to address representation on Council for SPTAs (State, Provincial, and Territorial Associations). The bylaws change would assure that each SPTA is guaranteed a seat on Council. Presently, seats on Council are determined by the apportionment ballot, split among SPTAs and Divisions.

The bylaws change was proposed because in 2018 only 59 of the 60 SPTAs will be seated. The US Virgin Islands lost their seat on Council after the last apportionment ballot. Given this, we were able to successfully argue during the Council discussion on this proposed change that each SPTA is an important individual entity, deserving of representation, despite its population or number of APA members.

SDPA, being one of the smallest Psych Associations, could be next in line to lose our council seat if this bylaw change is not passed.

If the Divisions get more votes in the apportionment ballot in its present form, then more SPTAs could lose seats, including small-population states like Wyoming and South Dakota.

Voting will be open until December 14. It is very important for you to vote. APA rules require that the membership must vote to approve a bylaws change, and this must be accomplished by a 2/3 majority of the vote. So please vote, and vote yes, allocating all your votes to our state association.  And please help spread the word to other APA members!