Staff Clinician, Student Health Center
George Washington University - Washington, DC, United StatesWork at George Washington University
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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University (GWU) seeks a dedicated Staff Clinician, Student Health Center to join our Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team. As Staff Clinician and under the direction of CAPS leadership, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to our student community, including individual and group counseling; crisis intervention; outreach; and consultation. With a commitment to evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions, you will develop and implement treatment plans that align with our Stepped Care model of service delivery and short-term counseling model, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, individualized care. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, as Staff Clinician, you will actively collaborate with campus colleagues and student organizations, fostering relationships and programming that enhance the overall well-being of our students.
GWU values an inclusive environment, and we encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to amplifying student voices, pursuing equity, engaging in transformational collaboration, and supporting learning, innovation, integrity, and respect.
The Staff Clinician, Student Health Center position requires exceptional clinical judgment, familiarity with ethical and legal procedures, and the ability to navigate highly sensitive situations with compassion and professionalism.
Major Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain an active clinical caseload, delivering individual and group counseling to a diverse population of students. Create, implement, monitor, and adjust treatment plans that align with evidence-based interventions within a short-term counseling model.
- Assess, evaluate, and diagnose a wide range of psychological disorders, personal challenges, educational concerns, and career development issues in undergraduate and graduate students.
- Provide culturally-responsive psychotherapy and demonstrate multicultural competence and interest in working with underrepresented and underserved populations.
- Work evening and Saturday afternoon hours on the Foggy Bottom Campus and/or Sunday afternoons for triage consultations on the Mount Vernon Campus to accommodate the needs of the student community. Comp/Flex time provided.
- Provide approachable and accessible resources for faculty, staff, students, families, and community partners regarding effective health promotion and education.
- Maintain accurate and ethically sound documentation and electronic medical records in compliance with legal and professional standards.
- Provide on-call crisis support on a rotating basis, serving as the designated authority for handling mental health crises within the university community.
- Attend training and professional development opportunities to maintain D.C. licensure, be in good standing, and acquire continuing education credits (CEU) as required.
The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold an advanced degree in a mental health discipline (psychology, social work, or counseling), plus one (1) year of relevant professional experience. Licensed in Washington, D.C. or eligibility for Washington, D.C. clinical license within six months of hire.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
* Independent license in appropriate area of mental health, including either license to practice in the District of Columbia or ability to obtain license for the District of Columbia prior to start date.
* One year of applied clinical experience in counseling.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated competence in clinical and crisis intervention skills.
* Previous experience in a University counseling center.
* Interest in providing campus outreach.
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department:
Division of Student AffairsFamily
Health ServicesSub-Family
Mental Health ServicesStream
Individual ContributorLevel
Level 2Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00Hours Per Week:
40Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, with occasional nights and weekends.Will this job require the employee to work on site?
YesEmployee Onsite Status
HybridTelework:
NoRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number:
S012368Job Open Date:
07/28/2023Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.