Clinical Psychologist
Aviso de fuente externaen UWC Costa Rica
UWC Costa Rica seeks a psychology professional to support students’ socio-emotional development and well-being. Part-time role with afternoon hours.
Salario
No especificado
Ubicación
San José, Costa Rica
Tipo de empleo
Tiempo completo
Modalidad
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Clinical Psychologist
San José, Costa Rica
Descripción del empleo
About the role
UWC Costa Rica is seeking a psychology professional to support the socio-emotional development and overall well-being of its diverse student community.
The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with an afternoon schedule starting at 1:00 p.m., distributed across three or five days. The position is at the Santa Ana campus, with a future transition to the San Isidro de Heredia campus.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual psychological support and ongoing follow-up to students.
- Identify and respond to students’ social, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Design and facilitate preventive initiatives related to well-being and mental health.
- Manage emergency situations in coordination with the appropriate teams.
- Support new students throughout their transition and adjustment to the College.
- Coordinate with Residential Life, the Medical Team, Academic Staff, Learning Support, and families.
- Follow up on prescribed medication and external therapy processes.
- Facilitate training sessions while maintaining professional ethical and confidentiality standards.
Requirements
- Licenciatura degree in Psychology.
- Active membership in the Colegio de Profesionales en Psicología de Costa Rica (CPPCR).
- More than three years of experience providing psychological care to adolescents.
- Experience implementing therapeutic spaces for adolescents.
- Training in contextual and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Advanced proficiency in both English and Spanish (B2+/C1).
UWC Costa Rica is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of its students. The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the corresponding reference and background checks.
How to apply
Apply directly on CazVid.
Datos clave
- Part-time position: 24 hours per week.
- Afternoon schedule starting at 1:00 p.m., distributed across three or five days.
- Position at the Santa Ana campus, with a future transition to the San Isidro de Heredia campus.
- Requires a Licenciatura degree in Psychology and active CPPCR membership.
Preguntas frecuentes
What does the role involve?
It supports students’ socio-emotional development and well-being through individual psychological support, preventive initiatives, and coordination with appropriate teams.
What qualifications are required?
A Licenciatura degree in Psychology, active CPPCR membership, experience providing psychological care to adolescents, and advanced proficiency in English and Spanish (B2+/C1) are required.
What is the schedule?
The part-time position is 24 hours per week, with an afternoon schedule starting at 1:00 p.m., distributed across three or five days.