Specialist Counselor (Full Time)

Multicultural Specialist/Clinical Counselor

Providence College in Providence, RI

Type: Full‑Time

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community—an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non‑Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non‑Discrimination (PDF document) (Download PDF reader)

Provide diagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions to support the well‑being of the student population with a focus on the needs of diverse and under‑represented populations in addition to the larger community.

Provide counseling, diagnostic assessment, and crisis intervention to students dealing with mental health and developmental challenges, with a particular focus on students from marginalized populations. Provide culturally appropriate individual and group counseling and outreach to diverse and historically marginalized student populations. Provide occasional after‑hours emergency and on‑call coverage for the counseling center. (Provide leadership in developing outreach strategies and educational programs, with a particular emphasis on the needs and experiences of BIPOC and underserved populations that are consistent with the mission and outreach plan of the Personal Counseling Center. Provide consultative services in the Center at Moore Hall, as appropriate. Diagnostic assessment and intervention in acute crisis such as risk of suicide, trauma, and/or major campus catastrophe. Provide crisis intervention for students who are experiencing acute emotional distress because of varying emergencies such as trauma (i.e. sexual assault), death, substance use, or who are a danger to themselves or others. Participation in monthly after‑hours on‑call crisis rotation for the office. (Develop and implement modules for the clinical training program in coordination with the Associate Director of Training for ongoing seminars on cultural competency in clinical service delivery (to be planned for summer months for upcoming training year). (Doctorate in counseling or psychology, or master's in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited institution.

Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in developing outreach and prevention services.

Mental health license or license eligible in Rhode Island.

Experience in college mental health preferred.