Staff Clinician

Tufts University•Somerville, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tufts University Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS) is a division of Tufts Department of Health and Wellness, which contributes to the educational mission of the university through prevention, intervention, and consultation. Serving a diverse student body of approximately 6000 undergraduate and graduate students, CMHS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and culturally informed environment. The team is multicultural with an ongoing focus on deepening their understanding of the intersectional identities of all community members, bringing energy and a collaborative approach to brief counseling and psychiatric services. Additionally, CMHS is active on campus doing training, outreach, liaison work, and consulting with the Tufts community (students, parents, faculty, and staff) regarding students of concern. They also provide crisis intervention and emergency on-call services for mental health crises. The Staff Clinician provides a full range of psychological services to the Tufts University community, working with diverse populations including, but not limited to African American and other students of color, LGBTQ+ students, as well as students of different ethnicities, immigration histories, and intersecting identities. This role involves clinical services such as assessment, individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, liaison/outreach activities, and community consultation. The Staff Clinician also participates in 24-hour emergency on-call rotations, involving telephone and/or face-to-face after-hours evaluations when necessary, and participates in and presents at in-service trainings; they may also participate in the supervision of postgraduate trainees.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology, LICSW required, current LICSW in Massachusetts, or licensed/license-eligible Massachusetts Psychologist Provider required
Clinical experience involving brief therapy with a college student/young adult population
Strong generalist experience working with a variety of issues common in college populations including stress and anxiety management, eating and body image issues, sexual and other forms of trauma, substance abuse, non-suicidal self-injury, suicidality, depression and mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, etc.
Demonstrated training and experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to African American and other students of color, LGBQ+ students, as well as students of different ethnicities and immigration histories
Demonstrated cultural competency
Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotation and other after-hours campus activities

Responsibilities

Provides a full range of psychological services to the Tufts University community, working with diverse populations including, but not limited to African American and other students of color, LGBTQ+ students, as well as students of different ethnicities, immigration histories, and intersecting identities.
Provides clinical services including assessment, individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as liaison/outreach activities, and community consultation.
Participates in 24-hour emergency on-call rotations, involving telephone and/or face-to-face after-hours evaluations when necessary.
Participates and presents in in-service trainings.
May participate in supervision of postgraduate trainees.
Provides full range of psychological services to students, including group treatment, individual assessment and treatment, referral, crisis management, and consultation to parents and members of the Tufts community.
Participates in mandated assessments related to medical leave, re-entry and medical/mental health accommodations.
Utilizes electronic medical record systems for scheduling and documentation.
Completes and maintains clinical documentation in accordance with CMHS policies and procedures and in accordance with all relevant ethical and legal standards.
Participates in team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
Maintains awareness of and utilization of legal and ethical principles, best practices, and current developments in the field.
Participates in community outreach/liaison and training activities and programs.
Participates in relevant meetings on campus where mental health is an issue.
Participates in Orientation activities for incoming students.
Provides emergency psychological services to Tufts community, including direct assessment and crisis management, assessing students for suicidality and harm to others, as well as other safety concerns and hospitalization when indicated.
In emergencies, coordinates with other campus services including police, TUHS staff, Residential Life and Learning, Deans, and other members of the Tufts community, as well as parents.