Staff Clinician - Waltham, United States - Bentley University

Bentley University

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Waltham, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description Summary

Essential Duties- Provide in-person and remote mental health services to students including individual and group therapy, psychiatric referrals and medication monitoring, assessment of suicide/homicide or other danger to the community, evaluations pertaining to hospitalization or withdrawal from school, advising families, as well as maintenance of legal medical records. Consult with outside providers (e.g., psychiatrists, hospitals, and other health providers) to insure adequate treatment and referral.

Assist with the design of mental health programs and workshops for students with the goal of raising awareness, increasing health, and educating on critical mental health issues for college students.- Provide supervision to practicum students.- This is not an "on call" position, but the clinician may need to be available in the event of a critical incident on campus.

May also be asked to attend university events outside regular business hours a few times a year (e.g. graduation, "Spring Day," new student orientation, etc.).- Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, parents and students who have questions about mental health issues.

Minimum Qualifications- Master's or doctoral degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program.- Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with students who hold marginalized identities, with specific knowledge about issues pertaining LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC populations.- Licensed or license eligible as a mental health provider in Massachusetts.

License is preferred or must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.- A minimum of 3 years of experience providing short-term counseling and therapy.

Work Environment- Typical office setting with extensive sitting, computer, phone and meetings.- Ability to travel around campus for work related events and duties.- Work from home one day a week.- Compressed work week in the summer (no work on Fridays)- The center will cover annual costs of malpractice insurance, licensing fees, and CE credits required for licensure.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.