Description
The Highlights: The Mental Health Clinician (Embedded Care Focus) is a full-time position, with time spent in both University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS) and designated one or two embedded sites not limited to Housing & Residential Life, Athletic Department, College of Digital Media, Law College, Business College, School of Music, for example. This position requires an experienced master-level social worker or mental health counselor or doctoral level psychologist, and the ability to work independently to provide triage, psychological evaluation/intake assessment, individual, couples, and group psychological counseling, and crisis intervention to a diverse DePaul undergraduate, graduate and professional students at Lincoln Park and/or Loop Campus within a time-limited therapy framework. This full-time professional will provide outreach and consultation to staff, faculty, students and parents. The Mental Health Clinician provides crisis counseling and consultation for daytime and after hours psychological emergencies 24/7 rotated among staff members. The Mental Health Clinician participates in UCAPS Clinical training program by providing supervision, seminars and consultation to graduate level trainees and maintains clinical records in accordance with legal and professional standards. Some travel to Loop Campus and/or Lincoln Park Campus is required.
What You'll Do:
- Provides high quality counseling, psychological and crisis management services for DePaul students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. (65%)* (Recommended standards from International Association of
Counseling Services, IACS)
-Provides time-limited in-person and/or telemental health triage, intakes, individaul, couples & group counseling focused on student success.
-Provides in-the-moment phone crisis support, guidance & brief case management to DePaul students who are currently enrolled and residing in or out of Illinois State, other countries, and study abroad programs.
-Maintains clinical records and necessary statistics of psychotherapeutic and other client contacts in compliance with legal and ethical standards and best practices.
-Consults with psychiatrists in conjunction with prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication for psychotherapy patients.
-Consults with parents, physicians, faculty, academic deans, residence education staff, off-campus counseling services, other campus offices and students, when appropriate, in order to provide quality care to students.
-Provides drop-in crisis and risk assessment, urgent and emergent counseling services.
-Develops safety plans and facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations as necessary.
-Supervises graduate-level trainees with clinical crises and urgent care situations.
-Provides on-call after-hours, weekend and holiday coverage 24/7 on a rotating basis with other UCAPS staff members. - Supervises unlicensed professional staff members and graduate level practicum students, externs, and interns. -Provides case management oversight and consultation to trainees, as assigned.
-Leads in-service training seminars for practicum students, interns and externs. - Participates in regular UCAPS staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service/professional development training.
-Serves on Student Affairs and university committees as appointed by the Director.
-Participates in various Student Affairs activities. - Administrative Duties.
-Notes writing. - Provides outreach and consultation to students, faculty, staff and parents. -Conducts outreach and other student learning programs, as requested, orientation sessions for new students and emergency and postvention support to the campus community, as needed.
-Conducts organized mental health awareness campaigns such as Mental Health Fair, Beating Winter Blues, etc.
-Provides consultation to faulty and staff around student mental health concerns. - Supervises unlicensed professional staff members and graduate-level practicum students, externs and interns as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Master's degree (MSW, MA) in a counseling/human services area in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling is required & Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) in clinical, counseling or community psychology from an APA accredited program is preferred.
- Have experiences in brief individual psychotherapy, group counseling, supervision of graduate students in outreach and consultation is required.
- Past experience working with the college-aged and young adults' population is preferred.
- Demonstrate a commitment to providing culturally appropriate and responsive services to clients with historically marginalized and oppressed identities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, & socioeconomic status is required.
- Clinical licensure to practice independently in Illinois (LCPC or LCSW) is preferred upon hire or will be required within 6 months of becoming eligible upon hire to apply for a clinical license in the State of Illinois. One to two years of post-graduate experience, preferably in a counseling center setting, is preferred.
- Clinical licensure to practice independently in Illinois (Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LCP) is preferred upon hire or will be required within 6 months of becoming eligible upon hire to apply for a clinical license in the State of Illinois. Completion of a pred-doctoral internship at an APA accredited site is required.
- Keyboard skills and facility with Microsoft Office are essential.
- Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Health Record.
- Competent in providing counseling via Telemental Video Platform.
- Understanding of assessment strategies and metrics in Student Affairs is necessary.
- Comfort using basic technology, including laptops, mobile devices, and relevant software applications, to document case notes, access resources, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Provides on-call after-hours, weekend and holiday coverage 24/7 on a rotating basis with other UCAPS staff members.
- Provides some evenings and weekend counseling and support services as needed.
- Some travel to Loop Campus and/or Lincoln Park Campus is required.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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