Title: Associate Clinician

Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life

College/School/MBU: Campus Life & Wellbeing

Department: Ctr Counseling & Psych Health

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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 the potential for renewal for an additional year or longer, contingent upon funding availability.

Essential Functions

Conducts 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.

Performs 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

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.

Additional Details

On-call responsibility requires after hours' time.

This is a one-year term-limited appointment with the potential for renewal for an additional year or longer, contingent upon funding availability.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

M - F 8:30am - 5:00pm

On-call shifts; occasional evening or weekend hours required.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 28

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Upload your resume, along with your 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.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.