Counselor/Psychotherapist

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•$67,855 - $95,845•Hybrid

About The Position

The Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) Counselor and Psychotherapist provides psychological counseling services to Northeastern University students, including psychological evaluation, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy. The Counselor and Psychotherapist may also engage in outreach activities to the Northeastern University community and collaborate with various support services within the University. The Counselor and Psychotherapist makes appropriate referrals for psychopharmacological evaluation and ongoing counseling in the local community, and for referral to emergency mental health services when appropriate. Time spent across the various clinical service activities may shift in proportion to changes in service demands at any given time of the year. The Counselor and Psychotherapist works closely with University academic departments and Student Life, and collaborates with other members of the UHCS Behavioral Health and Medical staff, all in the interest of providing the best possible team-oriented health care to Northeastern students. The Counselor and Psychotherapist may also occasionally participate in health promotion outreach to the University community. Availability by pager or phone on occasional evenings and overnight is required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
Full state licensure as an LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist with relevant work experience
Comprehensive knowledge of principles of Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
Demonstrated experience and competency in urgent and crisis assessment and treatment, short-term psychotherapy, and assessment and treatment of young adults with alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, and ADHD
Demonstrated effectiveness collaborating with health center and academic support staff, as well as community-based hospitals and healthcare providers
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated success working within the clinical and administrative policies and procedures of a university health center setting
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a highly diverse student and staff setting

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services including triage and assessment (in person and via telehealth), individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, disposition assignment, case management and documentation, and campus and community referrals.
Provide psychoeducational programming and outreach to the University community.
Serve on University, divisional, and UHCS committees and participate in health promotions outreach.
Participate in training and supervision with other Behavioral Health and Medical staff, as appropriate.