Staff Therapist

Staff Therapist

This is a 9-month position with mid-May to mid-August off. Provide counseling to students employing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, as well as group psychotherapy within the guidelines for best practices, including HIPAA practices, FERPA requirements and university policy. Collaborate with partners across divisional units to identify and remove institutional obstacles including systemic marginalization, racialized trauma, social and economic barriers to student success and engagement.

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Provide students with direct clinical care including thorough assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention. Employ a trauma informed approach to care that is grounded in social justice and anti-racist clinical frameworks. Collaborate in counseling training program through engaging in group and/or individual supervision of graduate students completing their counseling internship/practicum. Assist students with accessing resources (e.g., food, housing, finances, healthcare) and/or refer them for case management support. Document clinical care and supervision in EHR (electronic health record) promptly according to best practices, professional code of ethics, and Wellness Center policy, following the general practices and guidelines of FERPA and HIPAA. Contribute to an interdisciplinary environment of quality care and well-being, with Wellness Center colleagues, staff and faculty across campuses, and community providers. Participate in health promotion/education efforts as needed by planning and/or providing workshops, trainings, and presentations pertaining to mental health which may include weekends and evenings. Support wellbeing initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs and Equity and across campuses as needed or requested. Consult, as needed, with university faculty and staff, in an advisory role on matters of student mental health. Engage in one's own 1:1 clinical supervision (with WC clinical staff) and continued professional development and training in clinical mental health. Perform other duties and engage in additional projects as requested, delegated or assigned.

Qualifications

Competency with biopsychosocial assessment and clinical diagnosis (DSM-5-TR, ICD 10) Proficient oral and written communication skills Knowledge and experience in treatment of emerging adults Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Ability to work well with individuals as well as groups in a therapeutic setting. Motivated, flexible organized, and self-directed Competency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records Masters or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, or related mental health field Early career professionals (e.g., Post-Doc, LSW, or LPC) encouraged to apply Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion Evidence of using social justice/antiracist clinical frameworks Training and experience in working from a trauma-informed approach Training and experience in supporting individuals navigating IPV, DV, or stalking Spanish language fluency (strongly preferred)

Salary: $48,000 - $53,000 (paid over 12-months) FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time (9 months), 37.5 hours Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer matching Professional development opportunities. Tuition remission for employees and their dependents Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.