Wed, Feb 5th, '25
Application review begins March 10, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
Tentatively June 1, 2025
Wed, Feb 5th, '25
This position seeks a generalist clinician with established clinical and outreach experience serving diverse populations. This individual also works to strengthen outreach connections with diversity partners on campus and to provide and/or coordinate training in DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging) to counseling center staff and trainees.
Primary Duties:
Provide culturally informed individual and group counseling to students over a broad range of difficulties and diagnoses (55% percent of time spent in direct clinical services).
Provide administrative leadership within the center as the Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, including a) facilitate one DEIAB related staff development project per summer, b) participate on clinical team to consider policies and procedures through a DEIAB lens, c) provide bi-weekly DEI training seminar for trainees, d) coordinate the annual Multicultural Conference.
Coordinate with center and campus partners to develop initiatives that support the mental health of underrepresented students.
Provide consultation and outreach activities to the university community.
Provide clinical supervision to doctoral and/or master’s level mental health trainees.
Participate in Division of Student Affairs activities pertinent to student well-being.
Collaborate with other departments within the University community that focus on building a diverse and inclusive campus.
Participate in national/regional professional organizations for on-going professional development.
Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
The University Counseling Center in the Division of Student Affairs is accredited by IACS and has an APA-accredited doctoral internship in psychology, as well as a clinical master of social work training program. The Center is well integrated within the university and has strong supportive partnerships across campus, with access to excellent student affairs leadership. Center staff are innovative, multidisciplinary, collegial, and invested in training and working collaboratively to ensure quality delivery of services to a diverse student body. The Center strives for work-life balance, supportive relationships, and ample professional development opportunities for staff.
Inclusion Statement:
Multicultural competency is core to the work we do each day. We strive to provide safe and affirming spaces for students to discuss concerns they face through the lens of their identities. We acknowledge the impact of power, privilege, oppression, stereotypes, and discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active-duty military status, weight, and other identities. We work to create spaces for students to feel heard, accepted, and affirmed. We recognize that being culturally humble is a lifelong journey. We are committed to this journey and continue with ongoing professional and personal development in this area.
Campus:
Established in 1960, Grand Valley State University is a relatively new university with an enrollment of over 20,000. GVSU is committed to excellence and offers students personalized attention through small class sizes and exceptional student services. GVSU's main campus is located in Allendale, which is approximately 12 miles west of Grand Rapids and 12 miles east of the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan. The 1,237-acre campus includes both rolling hills and deeply wooded ravines. The city of Grand Rapids combines a diverse economy, strong public/parochial schools, outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, and excellent health care to create a high quality of life for area residents.
Earned doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology, master’s in social work or counseling, or comparable degree.
Fully licensed (or eligible) to provide counseling in Michigan by the time of hire (not limited license).
Expertise providing psychotherapy services to diverse populations.
Experience providing mental health programming for systemically marginalized groups.
Experience with a university population, including psychotherapy, psychoeducational programming and community-based outreach, process-oriented therapy groups, and clinical supervision/training of graduate students.
Experience engaging in mental health work informed by DEIAB lived experiences and/or community engagement.
Experience developing DEIAB informed policy and procedure.
For psychologists, prefer candidates from an APA accredited program and internship.
$63,000-$81,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Application, cover letter, and resume are required. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Melissa Selby-Theut at selbym@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3266. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2215.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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