Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s
capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational
offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,
Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from
New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the
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News & World Report “Regional Universities – North
Category” and has been commended by several other ranking
publications.
Overview
Provide individual clinical services to students coping with
co-occurring substance use/addiction and mental health concerns.
This is a 9 month academic year part-time position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct counseling for students and student athletes. Assess level of substance use and mental health concerns. Provide intervention, treatment and referrals. Assess range of mental health symptoms, substance misuse/abuse/addiction symptoms and behaviors. Provide referral of students to off campus resources, higher levels of care, detox, and assist with medical leave requests. Provide substance use assessment and treatment plans to student athletes who test positive on NCAA drug tests.…
Provide follow-up with students involved in substance use emergencies requiring emergency intervention. Coordinate care as needed. Provide substance use/harm reduction group therapy options to interested students. (35%)
Assess students’ emotional, psychological, behavioral,
substance use, and developmental mental health concerns which
impact current level of functioning. Conduct extensive clinical
interviews/assessment/consultation to formulate appropriate
treatments plans. Coordinate off-campus psychiatric and/or medical
evaluations when necessary and referrals to both on and off campus
resources. (30%)
Provide substance use assessment and treatment plans to student
athletes who test positive on NCAA drug tests. Provide follow-up
with students involved in substance use emergencies requirement
emergency intervention. Coordinate care as needed. Provide
substance use/harm reduction group therapy options to interested
students. Connect and consult with psychiatric and other health
care providers. Refer to on and off campus professionals when
appropriate. (15%)
Provide crisis intervention for students who are experiencing
acute emotional distress as a result of varying emergencies such as
trauma (i.e. security assault), death, substance misuse, or who are
a danger to themselves (i.e. suicidal thoughts) or are a danger to
others. Determine severity of presenting crisis, degree of danger,
level of harm to oneself or others; assess appropriate
interventions necessary, coordinate on and off campus assistance
with support services. Provide psychological/clinical judgment when
required to administration, including the Executive Director of
Personal Counseling, AD of Substance Use Services, and the Office
of the Vice President. (10%)
Complete documentation of clinical and case management
encounters within a strict timeline. Maintain records and clinical
information consistent with professional standards and PCC
practices. Ensure readiness of documentation for in-office
psychiatry referrals. (10%)
MARGINAL DUTIES:
- Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in mental health counseling, clinical social
work, or clinical psychology required.
- One to three years’ experience post-licensure provision of
individual clinical services or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- Experience in emergency mental health assessment and crisis
intervention, substance use assessment, and disordered eating
screenings.
- Experience providing ongoing care to individuals coping with
substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses.
- Experience working with young adult populations, preferably
within a college mental health setting.
- Ability to work independently clinically while still
participating as part of a team.
- Experience with diverse cultural backgrounds and identities
such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, first generation students, neurodiverse
students, and student athletes.
- Intermediate experience with electronic medical record
software.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Supplemental Information
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 in a normal seated position for extended periods of
time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers
rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a
keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general
nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent
may be asked to perform other duties as required.
