College Mental Health Professional
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Job Description Summary
Student Health and Counseling seeks a skilled clinician with experience in college counseling and/or equivalent settings. The Counseling team is part of a multidisciplinary clinical group embedded in the Wellness Center, collaborating with Student Health as well as Public Health and Wellbeing to offer a range of services to the University of Pennsylvania student community.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
- Assessment of incoming students
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group treatment facilitation
- Crisis evaluation and management
- Integrated Care and Prevention initiatives
- Clinical supervision of trainees
- Alignment with values of belonging and inclusion
- Cooperation and collaboration with professionals within the center and in key partnership offices
Qualifications
Counseling Psychologist: Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling with 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Counseling Psychologist Senior: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree required in Psychology or Social Work, with 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must be licensed in the State of Pennsylvania. Student Health and Counseling is seeking candidates with a solid understanding of how marginalization, inequality, and identity impact students. An understanding and foundation in multicultural counseling is strongly preferred. Experience with one or more of the following: BIPOC, LGBTQ, faith-based student concerns, eating-related concerns, and substance use is highly desirable. The position requires some flexible hours during the week to cover evening shifts, 5-7 pm. Some Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm may also be required.
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