Staff Clinician

Staff Clinician Counseling Center - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001562)

The University Counseling Center (UCC) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and aligned under the Wellness Team consisting of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support, and Financial Wellness. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and American Psychological Association (APA), the UCC exists to ensure healthy and thriving lives for the University of Pittsburgh's diverse student population by providing crisis intervention, outreach, workshops, group, individual, and relationship therapy. Consistent with the University and Division of Student Affairs' mission and values, members of the UCC team are committed to cultural humility, justice, and inclusion. As a staff with our own diverse identities - both visible and invisible - we seek to provide support that honor students' unique needs, concerns, and personhoods. The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified clinician to join the UCC as a Staff Clinician with generalist experience (additional training or experience with eating disorders, trauma, and/or substance use is welcomed). The Staff Clinician will provide direct and indirect services in the UCC including but not limited to individual, relationship, and group therapy; clinical consultation; outreach programming; and clinical supervision and training as assigned. The Staff Clinician will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the UCC.

Job Summary

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation and/or behavioral health services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and/or case reviews.

Essential Functions

• Provides targeted, advanced-level clinical psychotherapy services for a range of mental health concerns, which may include trauma, disordered eating, and/or executive functioning concerns.
• Provides prevention, outreach, and crisis services, individual and group therapy, intake/triage services, and diagnostic assessments.
• Utilizes specialized techniques/interventions to foster student development, remediate mental health concerns, promote positive mental health and wellness, develop individualized treatment plans, and support academic success.
• Conducts comprehensive, strength-based, and evidence-based assessment and treatment.
• Facilitates referrals for specialized and/or higher levels of care as appropriate.
• Works with external faculty, staff, and offices, such as Disability Services, Student Health Services, and Care and Resource Support, to coordinate care, services, and treatment.
• Provides clinical back-up and coverage for other clinicians as needed.
• Writes clinical reports as directed.
• Keeps accurate and timely clinical documentation abiding by all compliance regulations.
• Participates in case reviews and on treatment teams.
• Provides clinical supervision.

Physical Effort

This is a sedentary position which involves light physical activity and sitting at a desk in an office.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Clinical Counselor Job Family Health Professionals Job Sub-Family Behavioral & Mental Health Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification LPC, LCSW, or LMFT Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents Not Applicable