Location: Worcester,MA, USA
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. BASIC FUNCTION: The clinician will serve as an integral member of the Assumption University Counseling Services team. The mental health professional will be responsible for administering and delivering mental health services to Assumption University students. This is a ten-month position, paid over twelve months, with 9 weeks off between June and August each year.As a Catholic and Assumptionist University, Assumption seeks a clinician who understands and practices holistic care for the spiritual, social, and intellectual development of students.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Provide solution-focused individual and group counseling services to a diverse population of students.Develop and assist with wellness initiatives, outreach, prevention education programs and well-being workshops associated with the counseling office.Provide risk assessments, intervention and crisis counseling when necessary.Provide consultations and case management to the faculty, staff and parents as needed.Serve as a liaison with on and off campus support services for referral purposes and higher level of care.Develop and foster relationships across campus to support a multicultural student population. Implement and incorporate multicultural mental health components into all mental health training.Provide training in mental health response to paraprofessional staff, including Residence Life staff, orientation leaders and peer mentors.Advise student mental health clubs and organizations, participate in campus committees, and professional development.Responsible for contributing to the AU Strategic Plan.Participates in an clinical on-call rotation regarding risk assessment and crisis response.Complete necessary and required clinical and administrative paperwork in a timely manner and consistent with office expectations and professional standards.Maintains professional and ethical counseling standards, including standards for counseling process notes.Maintains professional licenses and participates in continuing education.Performs other related duties as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:The candidate will hold a master's degree, preferably M. Ed or MA in counseling, and hold a current Massachusetts State License, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent.Three years' experience as a counselor in an academic, clinical, or social service setting.Personality and general attitude compatible with those who they are to be associated.Ability to express self in oral and written communication.Preferred Requirements:Knowledge of Higher Education principles, practices, and procedures.Prior experience in a college/university counseling center.Specific experience relating to multicultural mental health outreach.