POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE: 

The Therapist in Residence (TIR) program places professionally trained mental health clinicians into residence halls to increase mental health support for students living in the Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) and for student residential staff: Community Facilitators (CFs), Neighborhood Representatives (NRs), and Assistant Residential Directors (ARDs). 

TIRs promote mental health awareness, increase access to mental health services and reduce stigma regarding mental health and other barriers to accessing mental health services. The roles and responsibilities encompass working as a mental health consultant, mental health educator , and a clinical services provider. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TIRs as Clinical Services Provider

• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in working with clients.

• Consult  with supervisors and colleagues regarding challenging clinical and case management issues.

• Work independently with clients in accordance to CAPS protocols and policies 

• Conduct assessment, short term individual, couple’s, and group therapy for clients.

• Provide crisis screening, assessment, and interventions.  

• Provide triage phone consultation.

• Develop customized treatment plans and utilizes interventions that are informed by client's developmental and psycho-social needs, by client's diversity and identities, and by excellent standard of care.

• Provide health education related to promoting client self-care and the eight  dimensions of wellness.

• Uphold client’s  rights in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.

• Complete required digital clinical documentation and records in accordance with CAPS policy and practices.

• Effectively function as a professional clinical member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Collaborates with Cowell Center’s Case Manager, as needed.

TIR as Mental Health Consultant for students in RLC and for CFs, ARDs, and NRs

• Maintain clinical professionalism in non-clinical settings. 

• Provide Walk-In consultation appointments in the RLC.

• Facilitate support groups for CFs, ARDs, and NRs to support student staff’s mental health.

• When appropriate, collaborate with residential leadership teams: Residential Directors, Faculty Directors, Spirituality Facilitators, other university partners  and community service providers.

• Provide referrals and linkage to on-campus and to off-campus resources. 

• Provide on-call, after-hours consultation for university partners via a staff rotation. 

• Complete required digital consultation documentation and records in accordance with CAPS and TIR Program policies and practices.

Outreach Duties

• Serves as a liaison to designated campus partners and committees.

• Coordinates and provides psycho-educational outreach programming to the university community, such as providing Mental Health First Aid Training and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR).

• .Participates in student and staff events to promote mental health and wellness programs and services.

• Normalize the use of mental health resources through increased visibility and engagement with campus residents.

Departmental Duties

• Establishes collaborative relationships built upon mutual trust, respect, and professionalism.

• Proactively and effectively communicates with peers and managers.

• Effectively resolves interpersonal conflicts.

• Actively and collaboratively, supports the mission, goals, and initiatives of the Cowell Center.

• Complies with Cowell Center policies and procedures.

• Updates knowledge regarding research, regulations, and relevant issues that impact CAPS and TIR services.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff events.

• Serve on departmental committees.

• Contributes to staff morale and a positive and supportive work environment.

• Contributes to Cowell Center’s quality of services.

• Participates in the departmental performance review and improvement process.

• Participates in evaluation of department policies and practices and offers feedback for improvements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• As needed, collaborate with and consult with CAPS psychiatry and Student Health Services to ensure whole person care.

• Provide advice, consultation, and support in the development, implementation and evaluation of department wide policy. 

• Remain knowledgeable of best practices in the field of psychology and university counseling centers while staying abreast of the latest trends in the discipline of psychology.

• Perform other work-related assignments as assigned and/or required. 

ABOUT SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. 

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.

Commitment to understand and support Santa Clara University’s distinctive Jesuit tradition and educational vision and willingness to model institutional values of service to others, community, and diversity.

Commitment to understand, support, and model the values of a Jesuit, Catholic university as they relate to Counseling and Psychological Services.

Santa Clara University is committed to Inclusive Excellence, therefore, it is vital all candidates seeking employment be committed to and demonstrate skills, knowledge and awareness to serve the unique needs of our diverse campus community.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree (Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Professional Clinical Counseling) in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or comparable program from an accredited program.

• Clinically Licensed in California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC).

• 1-3 years of experience in related fields.

• Prior college or university counseling experience, preferred. 

• Prior experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population, preferred.  

• Two years post-degree experience with young adults, preferred.  

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Demonstrated ability to use technology in improving the service delivery and evaluation of programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of student development theories.

• Demonstrated knowledge in evidence based psychotherapy approaches that are effective for a diverse student population.  

• Demonstrated knowledge of differences between consultation and clinical services.

• Demonstrated knowledge of professional ethical and legal standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of university on-campus living (residence life) preferred. 

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated effective clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and crisis management.

• Demonstrated  effective communication skills, in both written and verbal form with a variety of people including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.

• Demonstrated skills in the application of student development theories.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish collaborative professional relationships.

• Ability to work effectively as an independent clinician as well as a clinical team member.

• Ability to cultivate a therapeutic alliance and a therapeutic space for a diverse client population.

• Ability to make consistent sound clinical decisions and consult as needed.

• Ability to receive feedback and integrate feedback into practice as part of continued professional development.

• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries associated with living in residence and with having different roles as a TIR.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. 

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.

Commitment to understand and support Santa Clara University’s distinctive Jesuit tradition and educational vision and willingness to model institutional values of service to others, community, and diversity.

Commitment to understand, support, and model the values of a Jesuit, Catholic university as they relate to Counseling and Psychological Services.

Santa Clara University is committed to Inclusive Excellence, therefore, it is vital all candidates seeking employment be committed to and demonstrate skills, knowledge and awareness to serve the unique needs of our diverse campus community.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree (Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Professional Clinical Counseling) in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or comparable program from an accredited program.

• Clinically Licensed in California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC).

• 1-3 years of experience in related fields.

• Prior college or university counseling experience, preferred. 

• Prior experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population, preferred.  

• Two years post-degree experience with young adults, preferred.  

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Demonstrated ability to use technology in improving the service delivery and evaluation of programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of student development theories.

• Demonstrated knowledge in evidence based psychotherapy approaches that are effective for a diverse student population.  

• Demonstrated knowledge of differences between consultation and clinical services.

• Demonstrated knowledge of professional ethical and legal standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of university on-campus living (residence life) preferred. 

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated effective clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and crisis management.

• Demonstrated  effective communication skills, in both written and verbal form with a variety of people including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.

• Demonstrated skills in the application of student development theories.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish collaborative professional relationships.

• Ability to work effectively as an independent clinician as well as a clinical team member.

• Ability to cultivate a therapeutic alliance and a therapeutic space for a diverse client population.

• Ability to make consistent sound clinical decisions and consult as needed.

• Ability to receive feedback and integrate feedback into practice as part of continued professional development.

• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries associated with living in residence and with having different roles as a TIR.

COMPENSATION

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$69,600 - $81,850 commensurate with experience

Pay Frequency:

Annual

This is a full-time live-in position. Housing is provided in a one-bedroom apartment within a residence hall. This is a three year fixed term position, pending budget approval after the three years. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Resume and Cover Letter, 3 references