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Temporary Counseling Clinician

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell
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Student Affairs, Counseling
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job no: 524278
Position type: Hourly
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Counseling
Salary: $65/hour
Applications Open: Jul 17 2024
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

As a temporary member of Counseling Services, the successful candidate will provide mental health services for diverse student population until June 30, 2025. Counseling Clinician will also work collaboratively as a member of the Wellness Center team to support students at UMass Lowell.

UML CS Staff provide culturally competent clinical services including triage screenings, intake evaluations, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, brief individual, couples, and group counseling/psychotherapy, and community referrals for mental health and/or psychiatric treatment. Initiate voluntary and involuntary hospitalization of at risk students as clinically indicated and coordinate care with UML Police/EMS or psychiatric crisis team as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Master’s degree in clinical social work, mental health counseling, clinical psychology or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy.
  • Knowledge of best practices in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, risk assessment, and suicide prevention.
  • Commitment to and demonstrated ability to provide multiculturally competent clinical services to a diverse student population.
  • Experience in working with developmental issues common to the 18-25 year old college/university student population.
  • Current independent license (LICSW, LMHC, Psychologist) to practice in relevant clinical/counseling or social work field in the U.S.


    • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

    This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

    Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.

    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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