College Mental Health Professional

University of Pennsylvania
$77,330 - $102,000Hybrid

About The Position

Student Health and Counseling seeks a skilled clinician with experience in college counseling and/or equivalent settings. The Counseling team is part of a multidisciplinary clinical group embedded in the Wellness Center, collaborating with Student Health as well as Public Health and Wellbeing to offer a range of services to the University of Pennsylvania student community.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling with 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree required in Psychology or Social Work, with 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Must be licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Solid understanding of how marginalization, inequality, and identity impact students.
  • Some flexible hours during the week to cover evening shifts, 5-7 pm.
  • Some Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm may also be required.
  • A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position.
  • As an essential employee, you may be expected to report to work or remain on duty during university closures, delayed openings, or early dismissals, unless otherwise directed by your supervisor or a member of the senior management team.
  • Additionally, you may also be required to work during university emergencies, including but not limited to natural disasters, extended periods of inclement weather, and other unforeseen events.

Nice To Haves

  • An understanding and foundation in multicultural counseling is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: BIPOC, LGBTQ, faith-based student concerns, eating-related concerns, and substance use is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Assessment of incoming students
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Group treatment facilitation
  • Crisis evaluation and management
  • Integrated Care and Prevention initiatives
  • Clinical supervision of trainees
  • Alignment with values of belonging and inclusion
  • Cooperation and collaboration with professionals within the center and in key partnership offices

Benefits

  • Excellent healthcare
  • Tuition benefits for employees and their families
  • Generous retirement benefits
  • Wide variety of professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work and family benefits
  • Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
  • Tuition assistance here at Penn for you, your spouse, and your dependent children
  • Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
  • Generous retirement plans
  • Pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
  • Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
  • Substantial amount of time away from work
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources
  • Professional and Personal Development resources
  • Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
  • Discounts and Special Services
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Penn Home Ownership Services
  • Adoption Assistance
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