POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Carnegie Mellon University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center is searching for a “Consulting Therapist & Case Manager” position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a diverse and dynamic work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing essential support via assigned daytime crisis shifts, scheduled consultation appointments, and ongoing case management services to students of our diverse student population. You will also assist in the development and supervision of practicum and internship trainees. This is a full-time, 11-month recurring position with a one-month unpaid break that typically occurs during the summer.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Provides initial consultation/assessment, clinical case management, and crisis/triage services to students (on occasion, provides brief therapy & solution-focused sessions as demand or time of semester indicates)

• Provides professional consultation to university staff, faculty & parents as appropriate to support mental health needs of students.

• Collaborates with university partners for complete support of students.

• Assists in supervision & development of graduate practicum & internship students.

• Attends regular staff meetings, psychiatric rounds and other meetings as deemed necessary.

• Develops and carries out outreach programs such as resident assistant training, first-year orientation, customized workshops or groups, etc.

• Maintains timely documentation of all contacts with clients.

• Provides services that are consistent with commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Other duties as assigned.

You must demonstrate:

• Proven ability in diagnosis and referral, crisis intervention, case management, teamwork, adaptability, capacity to maintain composure in high pressure situations, and effective communication skills with students from a wide variety of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Counseling and Psychological Services. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or general counseling required; terminal degree in a related field preferred

• 3-5 years of Mental Health Care experience required

• Must be licensed or license-eligible in PA

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check

• Child Protection Clearances

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? Please apply directly on our website (copy and paste into web browser) : https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMU/job/Triage--Consultation-and-Case-Management-Clinician---Counseling-and-Psychological-Services_2020036