Mental Health Clinician (Professional Service Specialist 2) AFT

The Wellness Center, consisting of Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Healthy Campus Initiatives and the Shreiber Pet Therapy Program, is a staff that is diverse in many ways and we strive to mirror the population we serve in the Rowan University community.  Rowan serves students in ways that support and affirm all of their identities.  We welcome candidates who will continue to expand our reach to marginalized and under-represented students, including but not limited to BIPOC, international, first-generation, veterans, those with disabilities, and LGBTQ+.  Our ideal candidate possesses an understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of students.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of The Wellness Center, the Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker or Licensed/License-Eligible Clinical/Counseling Psychologist is responsible to provide the following services for University students: mental health intake assessments; triage evaluations; treatment planning; individual and group psychotherapy; crisis intervention; psychological first aid; case management; referral services; and, as designated by the Associate Director, supervision of graduate trainees.  In addition to working with all Wellness Center departments, the clinician works with university and Student Life staff across the following areas: the Office of Accessibility, Residential Learning and University Housing (RLUH), Community Standards and Commuter Services, ASCEND, Campus Recreation, Student Center, the Division of Equity, Inclusion and Access; and local community agencies to assist or lead the development and delivery of relevant programs, presentations, and events. The clinician hired for this position will be responsible for services at the Glassboro campus.  The clinician provides confidentiality, accuracy and integrity of client interactions, treatment protocols and records. The clinician will provide direct clinical care to students, supervision to trainees, and may coordinate a specific program as identified by the Associate Director.

Functional Areas of Responsibility:

• Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
• Crisis Intervention
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Program Development
• Professional Development
• Trainee Supervision
• Case Management
• Coordination of Program (as designated)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Master’s degree in Counseling, or Ph.D./Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology is required.

Experience:  Our ideal candidate possesses an understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of student, faculty and staff.  Cultural competence is of utmost importance.  We seek individuals who are collaborative in nature, have strong communication skills, practice good self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, and possess the ability to manage a challenging workload while promoting a positive atmosphere and healthy relationships.

At least three (3) years clinical experience required in a mental health outpatient setting with demonstrated experience working with diverse adolescent/young adult populations; performing risk assessments and crisis intervention, intake evaluations, individual and group psychotherapy; and providing substance use services and supervision of other professionals and/or trainees. 

Licensures/Certifications: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Social Worker (LCSW or LSW) Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed/ license-eligible as a Psychologist in the State of New Jersey.  If license-eligible, candidate will need to obtain license within one year of taking the position.

As required by the State of New Jersey, must complete a criminal history check and have proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. 

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.