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Mental Health Clinician

Company name
Assumption College

Location
Worcester, MA, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Industry
Case Management, Counseling, Healthcare

Posted on
May 18, 2023

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Mental Health Clinician

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Administrators

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Department:

School Counseling

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

May 18, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

162557

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About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.

The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.

Job Description:

BASIC PURPOSE: Provides personal counseling services and services to students at-risk, including crisis intervention and student development programs in support of the mission of the University. As a Catholic and Assumptionist University, Assumption seeks a Counselor who understands and practices holistic care for the spiritual, social, and intellectual development of students.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provides individual counseling to students and provides mental health consultation services to faculty, administration, staff, and parents.

2. Conducts outreach educational programs on mental health issues as requested and may serve as a classroom guest lecturer.

3. Provides needed referrals for higher level of care. Provides case review as needed in assisting staff to find solutions to difficult cases/referrals in coordination with campus administration.

4. Consults with faculty, staff and parents concerned about clients' mental health or safety issues.

5. Knows procedures for mental health (voluntary/involuntary) hospitalization and maintains a relationship with mental health services at local hospitals.

6. Provides on-going care for students who are at risk for suicide/homicide to assure compliance and continuity of care until students are no longer deemed at-risk and/or until the student is referred to appropriate resources.

7. Assists students in understanding and using their insurance benefits.

8. Participates in an on-call rotation regarding risk assessment and crisis response.

9. Maintains professional and ethical counseling standards, including standards for counseling process notes.

10. Maintains professional licenses and participates in continuing education.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University.

Master's degree in psychology or related field (licensed psychologist, LMHC or LICSW) required. 3-5 years' experience in personal counseling required. Experience in a University counseling setting preferred.

Expertise in crisis intervention preferred.

Additional Information:

SCOPE:

Interacts regularly with students, faculty, administration, parents, and other outside professionals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

Assumption University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

A choice of 5 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options

A 403(b), with up to a 9% employer match

Life insurance up to 2x the annual salary

Long-term disability coverage

Short-term disability coverage

Parental Leave coverage

Bereavement leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days accrued per year

Sick days accrued per year

Paid holidays

Remote Work Policy for those positions that support it

Christmas Break week in between Christmas and New Years off with pay

Easter Break off with pay

Thank you - Fridays off with pay in June and July

Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children

and more...

Application Instructions:

Please be sure to submit your cover letter addressing qualifications for this position along with your resume.

Thank you

Company info

Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu

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