POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage toward creating a more just and compassionate world.

Counseling Services is committed to the development of the whole person: intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically. The Staff Clinician is responsible for providing a high level of direct clinical service to students and consultation with the community. The Staff Clinician will be able to effectively work with students from diverse identity backgrounds and life experiences, maintaining a commitment to equity and inclusion that supports outreach to and help-seeking by students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Clinician:

• Provide evidence-based, culturally responsive clinical services for Stonehill College’s student population, which includes intake assessment, individual counseling, crisis intervention, and BASICS.
• Facilitate referrals to other student services and area mental health services, or other case management needs that may arise, providing support.
• Serve as a leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and work to advance the college’s mission of diversity and inclusion.
• Conduct mandated assessments as needed for students referred by Student Affairs, Community Standards, and/or Residence Life.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records/documentation in the electronic medical records system (EMR) utilized by Counseling Services.
• Participate in clinical after-hours on-call rotation as a backup consultant to a 24/7 Line service provider.
• Provide psychoeducational group work in a small group format, as needed.
• In collaboration with Counseling Services colleagues, offer inclusive workshops, presentations, and social media outreach content on counseling/mental health topics to students, faculty, staff, and the professional community.
• Offer consultation to students, faculty, and staff on pertinent mental health topics or concerns.
• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and professional codes of ethics and maintain licensure/CEU requirements as required by discipline.
• Adhere to guidelines in the Counseling Services’ Staff Manual and general policies/procedures for employees of Stonehill College.
• Seek collegial input as needed for clinical case consultations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students/clients, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff.

Institutional Mission:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the College’s Catholic mission and identity and how Catholic traditions and values enhance the student experience.
• Serve on college committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work is required. Massachusetts independent licensure as a mental health provider, or license eligible, is required. Licensed Psychologist or LICSW preferred, but LMHC considered with relatable experience. Verification of license or of license-eligibility required. A minimum of three years of counseling experience with a young adult aged population is required. Prior experience in a college or university setting is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and the capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse academic community. Established recognition of the effects that discrimination, prejudice, and systemic oppression have on marginalized individuals, and how these negative biases may lead to psychological trauma and stress. Demonstrated commitment to embracing and advancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of campus life.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of licensure via the URL link: 

https://jobs.stonehill.edu/postings/24255 

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

ABOUT STONEHILL COLLEGE

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,400+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.

Equal Employment Opportunity shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, and or ancestry. Stonehill College will adhere to the Federal Requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and its amendments, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practice Law, and all other applicable State and Federal laws. The College is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. All employees and applicants will be treated fairly, equitably, and with courtesy. Stonehill College encourages diversity and welcomes individuals who will enrich the cultural and diverse experiences of the campus. In accordance with Massachusetts law, employees of Stonehill College are considered employees-at-will.