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The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Under the general direction from the Associate Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for evaluation and treatment of a wide range of patients presented to the clinic; participates in preventative mental health programs as consultant and leader of workshops; provides specialized services in at least one major program; crisis/liaison services, including regular intervention with emergency situations and highly acute patient situations.
This is a one-year term limited appointment with potential for an additional one-year term limited appointment.
Essential Functions
- Performs a range of clinical responsibilities:
- Evaluation, crisis interventions, brief psychotherapies of wide variety of clients (individuals, couples, families, groups) presenting to clinic.
- On-call responsibilities in regular rotation for a variety of urgent and emergency situations in 24–48-hour stints including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Specialized tasks as defined with Director.
- May functionally supervise trainees and teach within training programs.
- Provides community consultations and workshops.
- Prepares timely written documentation of above activities as required.
- Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating multicultural environment.
- Understands responsibilities related to HIPPA, EMR system compliance, FERPA, state laws, and professional ethical guidelines.
Other Functions
- Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
- Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
- Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with university policy.
- Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Master degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field (LMHC track), or doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (PhD, PsyD, EdD, etc.).
- One year of experience in delivering psychotherapy services.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical Office Environment.
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. On-call responsibility requires after hours’ time.
- One-year term limited appointment with potential for an additional one-year term limited appointment.
Salary Information
Level 28
PSU Hiring Ranges
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with the completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Posting will remain open until filled, or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.