A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.

The Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) in Michigan Medicine is looking for a mental health counselor to play an important role in Michigan Medicine's commitment to the safety, health/well-being and fulfillment of all faculty and staff. You will provide confidential short-term, evidence-based mental health counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, debriefing and outreach services that promote the well-being of all faculty and staff of Michigan Medicine. You will report to the Director of OCWR.

Our office is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across all areas of our work. We believe the diversity of people and perspectives enriches our group and the work we accomplish together as we strive toward our vision of well-being for all faculty and staff. You will have a deep commitment to cultural humility and equity. You will showcase a history of working with diverse communities and clients and providing culturally-sensitive care.

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care-- that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Mental Health Counseling

• Provide short-term individual and group mental health counseling for Michigan Medicine faculty and staff and their immediate families, who present with a range of mental health and psychological concerns related to personal and professional well-being.
• Perform a broad range of clinical services using evidence-based therapeutic methods for resolution of psychological and work concerns, using assessment, conceptualization, and intervention.
• Remain knowledgeable of current research and interventions to support health care professionals' well-being, including factors associated with burnout, trauma, and stress in an academic health care environment.
• Provide trauma-informed practices that support well-being and a culture of safety.
• Provide mitigating interventions when critical incidents affect faculty, physicians, house officers, fellows and staff by providing immediate crisis management, follow-up, and post-incident services.

Outreach and Consultation

• Develop connections and cooperative relationships for referral (internal and external), coordination of care and case management.
• Identify educational needs, develop and deliver workshops, presentations and psycho-educational groups on subjects such as mental health in the workplace, resilience, grief/loss, and compassion practices.
• Provide preventive consultation and outreach services to faculty and staff on mental health, quality of life and well-being to help create positive cultures within the work environment.
• Provide consultation to leaders addressing emergent and urgent risks and make recommendations for risk reduction, case management, referrals, and follow-up.

• Masters Degree or Ph.D./Psy.D. in a relevant social or behavioral science discipline (e.g. Counseling, Psychology, Social Work). 
• Licensed for independent practice in the State of Michigan, or able to obtain license for independent practice in Michigan within 3 months of hire.
• 2 or more years of experience with skills in clinical mental health counseling. You must demonstrate relevant experience as a practicing mental health professional.
• Demonstrated multicultural knowledge, competency, and experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience with a wide spectrum of evidence-based clinical work in mental health assessment, conceptualization, and crisis management.
• Proficiency in use of telehealth services.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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