Counseling Center’s College/School Embedded Clinician
Job Description
Position Number:
129022Title:
University CounselorFunctional Title:
Counseling Center’s College/School Embedded ClinicianCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
VPSA-Counseling CenterCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Embedded Staff Psychologist/Social Worker/Counselor is a full-time, 12 month clinical position embedded by the Counseling Center in one of the University of Maryland’s Colleges / Schools.
The clinician is responsible for:
The clinician is responsible for:
- Developing / gaining expertise about the mental health and well-being related needs of undergraduate and graduate students in the school / college that they are embedded in.
- Providing brief assessment, intervention, and referral services to students; consulting with staff and faculty.
- Providing broad outreach and prevention services to the school community.
- The embedded clinician will also gather expertise in the mental health and well-being related needs / challenges of the school / colleges faculty and staff and provide broad consultation and guidance in this area as needed.
This position reports to the Associate or Assistant Director of the Counseling Center. The position has a dotted line of reporting to the Dean (or their designee) of the School / College in which the position is embedded. This clinician will primarily work in person within the college/school. Some level of remote work may be required.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited academic program.
Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited academic program.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience working with college students and general knowledge of collegiate mental health as a field.
- Experience working in a mental health setting with diverse populations.
- Preference given to candidates who are already licensed psychologists / social workers / counselors within the state of Maryland or are able to get their out of state licenses transferred into Maryland.
Additional Certifications:
Must be licensed or license eligible at a clinical level in the State of Maryland within
1 year from the date of hire.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Standard office work
Posting Date:
12/07/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
01/10/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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