Job no: 772082
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: General University Items
Department: Counseling And Psychiatric Services 40001021
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: 35000.00
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Health Care Support, Student Services/Student Affairs, Advising/Counseling, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title

Post-Master's Fellowship

Position Summary

Michigan State University Counseling and Psychiatric Services (MSU CAPS) is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for its inaugural year of the Post-Master’s Fellowship. MSU CAPS has a long history of clinical training and at its core is a training program focused on multiculturalism and social justice, honoring differing experiences and the multiple ways of knowing. We are committed to helping develop the next generation of mental health professionals who are willing to foster self-reflective practice along with cultural humility.

This position will provide individual and group services and receive training in a multiculturally-focused, inclusive, collaborative, and integrated mental health environment. The Fellow will engage in both experiential and didactic training that provides them expertise in working in collegiate mental health as well as a variety of other careers. Candidates will have the opportunity to choose from pre-determined concentration areas to develop specific expertise in those areas. Each of the following concentration areas will be available for the applicant to select from upon acceptance of the offer: Collegiate Mental Health Administration; Complex Trauma Assessment and Intervention; Intensive Clinical Services; Multicultural Community Engagement; Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; and LGBTQIA+ Engagement.

The Post Master’s Fellowship is a fixed term position that begins in August and ends in July. As a Michigan State University employee, Fellows are eligible for benefits programs as well as paid holidays. Supervision towards full licensure will also be provided by a CAPS staff member who holds appropriate credentials.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree from an accredited program prior to start of the fellowship
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree who are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) with graduation prior to start of the fellowship are welcome to apply.
• License-eligible
• General skills, knowledge, and experience in individual and group counseling and psychotherapy

Required Application Materials

Letter of good standing from graduate program indicating that applicant is on track for graduation

Resume

Cover letter

Diversity Essay: Describe your general perspective or philosophy on diversity issues, personal and professional experiences with diversity, and growth edges on developing multicultural sensitivity. The essay should address diversity in terms of personal experience as a cultural being, and self-reflective clinical practice in the context of cultural humility

Names and contact information for Three (3) references

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Review of Applications Begins On

05/18/2022

Summary of Health Risks

Individual will work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://caps.msu.edu/training-programs/postmastersfellowship.html

Department Statement

Michigan State University Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides a wide range of mental health services for students on campus, including and not limited to: triage/consultation calls, intake appointments, individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, outreach and multicultural engagement, clinical care coordination, intensive integrated clinical services, and hospitalization coordination and support.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: May 5, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 5, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time