Mental Health Clinician - UConn Student Health and Wellness

JOB SUMMARY

Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Mental Health at The University of Connecticut (Storrs Campus) is searching for a licensed clinician to provide direct clinical services, including assessment and brief psychotherapy, group therapy, case management, emergency care, psycho-educational services, and consulting services to the University community.

The position is a full-time (35 hours weekly), in-person, 10-month position reporting to the Director of Clinical Services on the Storrs Campus.

UConn Student Health and Wellness is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides psychotherapeutic counseling to individuals and groups, consulting with other professionals as necessary; diagnoses, assesses and treats emotional and functional disorders through a brief psychotherapy model of care.

• Performs clinical assessment, brief intervention, referral and follow-up to students presenting with a wide range of mental health needs.

• Provides emergency on-call service and crisis intervention for students who have psychiatric emergencies. This may occasionally include extending byond normal scheduled hours.

• Prepares required clinical records and case reports in a timely manner and carries on necessary correspondence.

• May train and supervise other health professionals, field placement students/trainees, and volunteers.

• Conducts workshops and outreach services designed to provide mental health education to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents.

• May prepare narrative and statistical reports of activities for use in the evaluation of the mental health services. May compile data to analyze and identify risks, trends, and gaps in the program.

• Communicates and consults with appropriate university administrators, stakeholders and various mental health and academic faculty. May make referrals to and consult with other mental health agencies offering specialized care beyond the scope of Student Health and Wellness Mental Health Services.

• Serves as a resource and consultant to the University community on matters relating to the well-being of students within the limits of confidentiality.

• Assists with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern mental health services. Ensures adherence to best practices.

• Serves on departmental and/or University committees representing Student Health and Wellness and applicable policies and procedures to stakeholders and constituencies.

• Manages a clinical caseload, including clinical and administrative tasks.

• Clinical practice consistent with university, accreditation, and billing compliance standards.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of:

• The practice of mental health care, including diagnosis and treatment.

• Legal and ethical standards at the local, state, and federal levels of the practice of mental health care.

• Best practices and models of public health and prevention initiatives designed to address mental health concerns across college and university communities.

• Community resources, treatment planning, and case management.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision.

• Microsoft Office and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Mental health assessment.

• Crisis response/management.

• Planning and organization.

• Understanding students and fostering student success.

• Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships.

• Critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.

• Recognition of social disparities and engaging with inclusive practice.

Ability to:

• Take creative initiative in developing effective and unique mental health primary prevention initiatives that are grounded in clinical research.

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries and maintain clinical records.

• Provide mental health education and outreach to all members of the campus community.

• Communicate effectively through both oral and written means.

• Respect diversity and work collaboratively with individuals of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.

• Work independently to analyze available information, draw conclusions and understandings, and present such conclusions effectively to senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.

• Must possess or must obtain Connecticut Psychologist or Clinical licensure within one year of hire.

• One year of related experience, which may include hours for obtaining the license.

• Must have a demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity issues in the delivery of clinical services.

• Previous experience working effectively and collegially as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health care team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State of CT Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

• Demonstrated experience providing culturally responsive mental health services to college students.

• Fluency in Spanish in both written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrated training in brief treatment models.

• Demonstrated expertise in a minimum of one specific treatment relevant to collegiate mental health (for example, eating disorders, attention deficit disorder).

• Demonstrated experience working with a minimum of one specific population in college settings (for example, multicultural communities, international students, etc.).

• Demonstrated experience in providing group therapy.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The hiring range for this position is $90,485 to $123,585, commensurate with education and experience. The position is a full-time (35-hour weekly), 10-month position working mid-August through mid-June annually and reports to the Director of Clinical Services.

The University of Connecticut offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

For Work Life Balance:

• Generous paid time off:

For Retirement:

• Choice of three tiers of State of Connecticut plans

• State contributions to the retirement plan,

• Includes options for 401k, and Pension plans,

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug plans,

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

For Career Advancement

• Tuition waiver for the employee and spouse based on eligibility,

• Internal training on cutting-edge treatment interventions,

• Licensure Reimbursement.

Learn more about the benefits package at under UCPEA.

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the State Code of Ethics and contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at Staff Positions, Search #499534 to upload three (3) documents, including 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Applicant review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.