Jobs and Fellowships

Smith College SSW often receives notices of jobs and fellowships from other organizations. Jobs and fellowships are posted on this page monthly. 

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SSW does not vet any jobs or fellowships that are posted. Please follow up with a poster directly with any questions regarding the position. If you are interested in posting a job or fellowship, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Fellowships

Critical Therapy Institute, New York City, NY (Posted 3/27/24)

UNIQUENESS OF CTI’S CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM

  • Small group instruction: We only accept a handful of applications and provide unique, personalized attention and support
  • Critically conscious curriculum: Combines the best of psychoanalysis and social justice traditions
  • Relational supervision: The trainee’s experience and process is explored alongside the parallel process with their supervisor
  • Affordability: Trainees pay a sliding scale fee for the program, and once they start seeing patients in the summer of year one, they keep the entire fee that clients pay
  • Time commitment: Classes are two hours long and meet on a bi-weekly basis for fall, spring and summer semesters each year
  • Flexibility: trainees can build a caseload of patients beginning the summer of year one based on their individual readiness and availability

Apply by May 3, 2024 at bit.ly/cti2024

Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, Pioneer Valley, MA (Post Date: 4/11/2024)

The Postgraduate Fellowship Program - West. A course on psychoanalytic psychotherapy

  • Offered in the Pioneer Valley
  • Tuesday evenings  
  • November 2024–May 2025  
  • In-person

We are currently accepting applications for the Postgraduate Fellowship Program-West (PGFP-West) sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis (MIP).

This theoretical and clinical seminar will explore multiple psychoanalytic paradigms – from Freud to the twenty-first century. Using a contemporary, comparative approach, the course is comprised of courses on Freud and Classical Theory, Object Relations, Self Psychology, and Relational Theory.

This program is designed for mental health providers and scholars interested in deepening their understanding of psychoanalytic psychology. It aims to enrich participants' understanding of human nature and to promote a more vital and effective clinical practice.

Each seminar meeting will include both didactic and clinical components, with lectures, group discussions, and presentations of clinical material by fellows and faculty.  The number of participants in the program is limited to enhance seminar participation. The seminars will meet on Tuesday evenings in-person from November 2024 through May 2025. 

THE FACULTY
Benjamin Addleson, Ph.D., Stacey Novack, Psy.D., and David Levit, Ph.D, ABPP

APPLYING TO THE FELLOWSHIP
Applications are currently being accepted and processed until the class is full on a rolling admissions basis. The final deadline for submission is July 15, 2024. To apply, please submit the following documents via MIP's online application form.

  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Interest. Please describe your interest in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and what you hope to gain from the Fellowship program.
  • Two current letters of reference from supervisors or colleagues. Letters of recommendation can be submitted by the applicant along with CV and personal statement, or they can be submitted directly by the recommender via email or mail.
  • $25 Application Fee

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The Baltimore Center for Psychotherapy, Baltimore, MD (Post Date: 4/25/2024)

The Baltimore Center for Psychotherapy offers fellowship positions for training in practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy in a private practice context. Fellows are early-career social workers with an interest in private practice with a psychodynamic orientation. The fellowship consists of a paid caseload, individual and group supervision, and ongoing didactic learning.

Didactic components of the fellowship include ongoing support in building and maintaining a business, weekly caseload supervision, weekly psychodynamic supervision, group case consultation, and a weekly reading group focused on psychodynamic theory and practice. Fellows with a particular interest are also encouraged and supported to develop a practice of clinical writing.

The fellowship requires a minimum commitment of two years and offers the opportunity to continue as a fellow for up to three years. Fellows build a caseload of roughly 25 patients in weekly psychotherapy and are 1099 contractors.

The fellowship is now hiring on a rolling basis and applications are always open. Please email info@baltimorecenterforpsychotherapy.com to set up an informational interview or to submit your application materials, listed below.

To apply for a fellowship position, please submit the following to info@baltimorecenterforpsychotherapy.com:

• A cover letter/letter of interest
• A comprehensive CV
• A piece of clinical writing that includes clinical process, between 10-30 pages
• Three letters of recommendation from supervisors and professors with relevant knowledge of your clinical and professional work

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Jobs

Psychotherapy for Insight and Change, Northampton, MA (Posted 3/27/24)

Job Description

Psychotherapy for Insight and Change (PIC) is expanding, and seeking part-time or full-time child/adolescent therapists and adult therapists. These are fee-for-service positions with a competitive hourly rate.

Applicant must be a master’s level, Massachusetts-licensed or license- eligible mental health clinician. Must have a strong interest in a psychodynamic approach, and an openness to learn new therapeutic modalities.  The ideal candidate is flexible, communicative, and has the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

The positions provide a small group practice training environment and offer candidates individual weekly supervision, bi-monthly case conferences, and as-needed clinical consultation.  A unique benefit of working at PIC is the opportunity to work with multiple supervisors from varied and rich clinical backgrounds.  

Additional benefits include billing and administrative support, referrals, flexible hours, nicely furnished office space, and a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Some evening hours may be required.

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Refuge Acupuncture and Somatics, Bristol/Burlington, VT (Posted 3/27/24)

We are hiring our second and third full-time therapists to join our mighty team of three (a full-time therapist, a part-time managing clinical supervisor, and an acupuncturist/herbalist).

Are you?

  • integrating the body into the work that you do (or want to receive the financial support to begin that training?)
  • Queer and Trans-celebrating
  • Neurodiversity-aligned
  • an unabashed intersectional feminist
  • grounded and have good boundaries? 

Read on!

How it works:

  • We will build you a full-time caseload of 23 weekly clients. You will pull potential clients from a waiting list that is growing steadily.
  • You decide when you want to work with the exception of one 3-8PM period/week and one monthly Friday morning for staff meeting and somatic trauma training. We have offices in Bristol and Burlington, VT. Fully remote possible for the right clinician.
  • If you’re not in VT, you apply for an “Interim Telehealth Registration” (which takes 10 mins) to practice with VT clients.
  • You meet for bi-monthly supervision with our managing clinical supervisor.
  • We all convene monthly for Clinical Grand Rounds where we learn together and build skills around trauma transformation from an intersectional lens
  • After 6 consecutive weeks of seeing 23 clients/week, your tax-free health stipend kicks in and you start accruing toward your 3 weeks off/year

Salary and Benefits: (Please note: this is a W-2 employee position including workers compensation coverage and all the benefits and rights of being an employee)

  • $51.15 - $70/hour concomitant with experience (annualized: $65,085-$87,630 for 23 clinical hours/week and 2.5 hours/week paid admin)
  • Full-time = 23 clinical hours/week
  • Flexible work week with 1 weekly 3-8PM work session required; combination of remote and in-person work in Burlington or Bristol, VT (fully-remote possible for the right fit)
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and sick time to start, 1 additional week unpaid
  • $525/month tax-free health stipend to use towards your current premiums or whatever health expense you see fit
  • Paid administrative time (2.5 hours/week) for client communications or other non-clinical work
  • Annual education/training stipend
  • Holiday bonus
  • Bi-monthly supervision + monthly group somatic consult group with an LICSW with 25 years experience as a trauma clinician
  • Free, same-day acupuncture appointments up to 3x/month
  • Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Statement (credit: Radical Healing)

Systems of power, privilege, and oppression have traditionally created barriers for persons and groups with particular identities, ages, abilities, and histories. We pledge to do all we can to replace such barriers with ever-widening circles of solidarity and mutual respect. We strive to be a center for health and healing that truly welcomes all persons and commits to structuring our work in ways that empower and enhance everyone’s participation.

We intentionally welcome all. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other. We value the diversity of differences which includes (but is not limited to) gender identity and its expression, age, race, ethnicity, and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, financial means, family structure, educational and class status and political perspective.

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The Child & Family Institute, Manhattan/Brooklyn/Westchester, NY (Posted 3/27/24)

The Child & Family Institute (CFI) and its nonprofit Weissman Children's Foundation (WCF) is currently accepting applications for the following two full time positions:

  1. Intake Coordinator & Executive Assistant to assist with the referral/intake process for new clients and related administrative responsibilities at CFI and WCF.
  2. Research & Development Coordinator to assist with the implementation of the Weissman Children’s Foundation Equity Research Initiative as well as other administrative responsibilities at CFI and WCF.

These positions are ideal for post-baccalaureate candidates interested in applying to graduate school in the mental health field. These positions will be hybrid (in-person locations available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and/or Westchester, NY) and two-year minimum commitments are required.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and 2-3 letters of reference to Isabel Schuman at weissmanchildrensfoundation@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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Kip Therapy NYC, New York City, NY (Posted 3/27/24)

Kip Therapy, a leading provider of mental health services to the NYC community for over 10 years, is seeking recent graduates of social work and mental health counseling programs to join our vibrant and diverse team as full-time resident therapists. Kip's core mission is to give emerging practitioners the experience and training necessary to become exemplary practitioners of psychotherapy. In addition, Kip's mission is to provide clinical services–with an emphasis on serving the LGBTQ+ community–through a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, and is seeking clinicians whose interests are aligned with the mission and values of our practice.

Kip believes that our clinicians should be as unique as our clients. It is our goal to create a team of individuals with diverse life and clinical experiences, so that we can guarantee all of our clients are receiving mental health care that is uniquely tailored to their individual experiences. We are looking for empathetic and caring individuals who are committed to helping clients while also being very eager to learn. Clinicians who have a vast wealth of personal experience, in addition to strong clinical skills, tend to thrive at Kip.

KIP is committed to increasing access and providing culturally-competent services to clients of diverse backgrounds. KIP is also dedicated to increasing diversity within the psychotherapy profession by supporting the professional development of emerging therapists from underrepresented groups. Candidates from such groups, such as people of color and LGBTQ people, who meet the minimum application requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements for Fellowship Applicants:

  • Completion of master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling from an accredited program.
  • Will have LMSW or limited permit in place when starting.
  • Must be willing to commit to two years. Any applicants who will be completing their clinical hours within a year will not be considered.● Ability to commit to a full-time position, with a mix of in-person, evening, and/or weekend availability (2 out of 3).
  • Ability to commit to individual and group supervision, periodic didactic trainings, and regular in-service trainings. All trainings occur on Thursday mornings before noon. Individual supervision times are arranged between you and your supervisor. You must be available on Thursdays between 9am - 12pm for optional and mandatory trainings and meetings.

Preferred:

  • Demonstrate basic skills, aptitude, and experience in providing individual, family, and/or group therapy.
  • Experience and/or interest in specializing in areas fitting with KIP’s mission, especially specific experience with LGBTQ+ clients and an interest in trauma-informed and psychodynamic therapy.
  • Interest in pursuing a career as a psychotherapist and becoming a part of the KIP community (teach, supervise, attend meetings) after licensure.

Compensation:
Unlike other psychotherapy training programs of Kip's caliber in New York City, Kip's therapists have access to regular training, individual and group supervision, peer support, in-service trainings, and didactic offerings at no cost. We offer unique opportunities to grow within the organization. Full-time positions require approximately 25-28 sessions per week ($60-$65k) with a generous benefit package (PTO, health insurance) and options for performance based bonuses.

Department of the Army, Fort Moore, GA (Posted 4/3/24)

Prevention Specialist (Prevention Deputy) (PREV WF), DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Open & closing dates: 03/28/2024 to 09/28/2024***(see additional note below)

Pay scale & grade: GS 12, Series 0101

Location: Fort Moore, GA (Great place to Work / Play / Life!)

Relocation Expense Reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Travel Required: 15% or less business related

Open to Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783941600#

LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amber-beals-lcsw-mac-149a584a_prevention-specialist-prevention-deputy-activity-7179093907819888640-vWIs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Reference Points: DoDI 6400.09; DoDI 6400.11; 2019-2023 Prevention Plan of Action (PPoA) 2.0; DoD SPARX

Announcement number: SCSB24XXXXXX8219

Control number: 783941600

This Open Continuous announcement with multiple location selection allows acceptance of applications through the closing date of the announcement with cutoff dates throughout for receipt/referral of qualified applicants. You must select locations you are willing to relocate to, within what you would consider a reasonable commuting distance, if offered the position. Please also keep in mind that applicant lists will be pulled weekly or bi-weekly. Interviews and hiring of qualified applicants will occur throughout the opening of the announcement. Once a job is filled at a particular location, that specific location will no longer be accepting applications.

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Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Washington, DC (Posted 4/3/24)

The position is a Behavioral Health Therapist in the new therapeutic group home, Allen House. Allen House serves 6 youth in DC foster care who are 12-21 years old, and the Behavior Health Therapist will be providing therapy services to the clients on-site in the home. 

The therapist needs to have at least an LGSW license in Washington, DC and will receive 1 hour of clinical supervision per week from an LICSW.

The starting salary is $85,000 and the position comes with full benefits- paid leave, health insurance, etc. 

Candidates can apply online at the link and can reach out directly with questions to lwolfe@sashabruce.org

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The Amherst Public School District, Amherst, MA (Posted 4/3/24)

The Amherst Public School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Guidance Counselor at Fort River Elementary School. Fort River's current population is 350 students in grades K-6. This is a full-time, school-year position. Our school has a robust inclusion-based model, and co-teaching is strongly supported. Our school is home to the district's dual language program teaching students in English & Spanish (Caminantes), so bilingual and multicultural or bicultural applicants are preferred. We are committed to hiring to match our demographic, which is currently 56% of students of color. Fort River houses two distinct district-specialized programs to meet the needs of the district's neurodiverse student population for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Emotional Disabilities. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs.

The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities:

  • Provide group and individual counseling services
  • Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions
  • Meet regularly with grade-level teams
  • Tier 1 & 2 interventions
  • Case management services for assigned caseload
  • Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention
  • Primary investigator for bullying incidents
  • Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students
  • Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate
  • Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
  • Work with the Principal as part of the school leadership team
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed
  • Collect and analyze data from the district’s program, such as DESSA, aligned with the CASEL standards

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assume responsibility role for the Behavioral Health Team (BHT)
  • Participate in the School Climate/PBIS Team
  • Active engagement in school climate/equity work
  • Perform other related duties as required
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings
  • Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal
  • Attend district-wide mental health team meetings and trainings
  • Self-harm and threat assessment screenings, as indicated
  • Participate in ongoing classroom meetings to address the climate and classroom issues

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or above in Guidance, Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field
  • Background working with children with special educational needs MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor, Guidance Counselor, or School Psychologist certification or eligible for one year waiver

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The Child & Family Institute (CFI), Westchester, MA (Posted 4/11/24)

WESTCHESTER-BASED LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST OR SOCIAL WORKER

The Child & Family Institute (CFI) and its nonprofit Weissman Children’s Foundation (WCF) are mission-driven organizations dedicated to raising the standard of mental healthcare by offering highly specialized, evidence-based psychological treatments to every child, family, and young adult, regardless of their ability to pay.Founded by President, CEO, and Chief Psychologist, Adam S. Weissman, PhD, CFI and WCF strive to break down generations-old, nationwide barriers to accessing quality mental healthcare in underserved communities and communities of color.

Clinician
CFI is currently accepting applications for licensed Clinical Psychologists and/or Social Workers to fill several in-person positions in Westchester County. CFI has office locations in Scarsdale, White Plains, Tarrytown, Rye Brook, Harrison and Mt. Kisco. The clinician will be involved in the broad array of experiences available at CFI but specifically to provide in-person individual, family and group CBT/DBT in Westchester. Clinicians will have the opportunity to take part in comprehensive didactics programming, in-house case conferences, and continuing education opportunities through CFI’s CE Training Program. **Licensed psychologists may also have the opportunity to supervise students and take part in teaching opportunities through Columbia University.

Qualifications

  • Psychology candidates will have completed an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or school-clinical psychology, as well as a one-year, pre-doctoral internship placement in clinical psychology
  • Social work candidates will have completed an MSW program and be licensed as either a LMSW or LCSW
  • Candidates must be licensed in NY and will be open to pursuing licensure in one additional state
  • Prior specialized training/experience with evidence-based treatments
  • Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits

This is an independent contractor position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes substantial opportunities for growth, ranging from $75,000 - $200,000 annually.

Based on the candidates' interests and experience, there are opportunities to lead/co-lead workshops in the community; collaborate on research and/or writing projects; take on supervisory and program development roles within CFI and the communities we serve; and obtain further training and/or experience in specialized cognitive and behavioral therapies for youth emotional, behavior, attention and habit disorders.

Clinicians will collaborate with our exceptional team of more than 50 behavioral health specialists, consultants, and volunteers throughout the United States, and may participate in program development efforts integrating service delivery, clinical research, and social and health justice advocacy through the Weissman Children’s Foundation (WCF). Our new partner nonprofit organization allows clinicians to have a broad-based impact on issues of national and global mental healthcare by joining WCF task forces focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), communications (including writing for the Blog and social media), and equity, effectiveness, and implementation science research, as we work toward our common goal of accessible, affordable evidence-based care for all.

To Apply Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of reference (or reference contacts) to Melanie DelAngelo. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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NY Therapy Practice, New York, NY (Posted 4/11/24)

NYTP is hiring fee for service psychotherapists. We are looking for someone who can work a minimum of 15 hours, preference given for full-time of 25+ hours. We offer a flexible schedule and competitive fees and benefits.

Qualifications:

  • LMSW, LMHC, LCSW licensure in New York or limited permits/temporary licenses required

  • Experience working in a clinical setting with direct client services

  • Assessment and diagnosis experience and knowledge of DSM-5

  • Must be organized and be able to complete documentation in specified time frames

  • 3-year commitment required

  • Applicants must be LGBTQ+ affirming, body and sexuality positive and be committed to meeting the needs of people from diverse identities and experiences

  • Must not be employed in another group practice or other private practice work

Responsibilities:

  • Provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups

  • Maintain clinical notes, diagnosis and treatment plans and all required documentation

  • Participate in weekly clinical supervision

  • Case management and coordination of care with outside providers

  • Responsive to emails and intake calls within 24 hours of outreach

Benefits:

  • This is a W-2 position, psychotherapists are hired as employees of the practice.

  • Annual $250 education stipend to each employee to be applied toward relevant professional trainings.

  • Paid vacation and sick time.

  • Internet/Phone monthly stipend.

  • Weekly individual clinical supervision and bi-weekly group supervision.

  • Great opportunity for you to work in an independent clinical setting and grow your caseload.

  • Administrative support provided including reception and billing services.

  • Option for health insurance for full-time employees.

Regarding COVID-19:

We value the health and wellness of our team, clients and community. We are utilizing a hybrid model at this time. Remote sessions allow our clinicians flexibility in scheduling. A weekend day and/or weekday evening may be required.

Apply:

Please send a resume/cover letter to info@nytherapypractice.com

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Empire Minds NYC, New York, NY (Posted 4/25/24)

Empire Minds NYC is looking to hire social workers and psychologists for their thriving group practice with locations in downtown Brooklyn and midtown Manhattan.  Founders Kate Golash, PsyD and Kate Zayko, LCSW are interested in finding thoughtful, dynamic, and experienced therapists to join the team at Empire Minds (www.empiremindsnyc.com).  Our goal is provide care for our patients within a community of social workers and psychologists where we can grow and develop as therapists.  We are looking for full time clinicians who specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families with background in CBT and DBT modalities.  Our practice offers health/dental/vision insurance for full time employees.  Clinicians are paid fee for service.  We offer individual and group supervision.

If interested please contact; Kate Zayko at kzayko@empiremindsnyc.com or Kate Golash at KGolash@empiremindsnyc.com.

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Resilience Lab, Massachusetts (Posted 4/25/24)

About Us:
Resilience Lab is modernizing how clinicians work together towards our mission: improving access to high-quality mental health care. Our diverse and collaborative team of over 200 remotely-based therapists offers virtual therapy services while enjoying flexible schedules and the security of a guaranteed monthly income. We provide billing and administrative support, so our clinicians can focus more on their clients. Our clinically-led Institute provides a complimentary lifelong learning curriculum. We are expanding nationally and looking for compassionate clinicians to join our team.
The Role:
Resilience Lab is hiring therapists licensed to practice in Massachusetts who are in need of supervision. While our therapists primarily conduct individual sessions, they also work with couples and families, and facilitate groups and workshops. As such, there are many pathways for LCSWs and mental health counselors in training to gain clinical hours as they are working towards their license.
Reports to: Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time Preferred
Location: Can work remotely - Post-graduate license or training status in Massachusetts (MA) required
Requirements:
• Master's degree and requisite state licensure
• Self-starter, learning mentality with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Adept communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to new systems, e.g., software platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to balance independence and asking for help
• Community-oriented with a passion for collaboration
• Access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet
Responsibilities:
• Mastery of the Resilience Methodology, which is collaborative, holistic, personalized, and measurable.
• Complete onboarding and training
• Conduct individual, couples, and/or family psychotherapy sessions, 
• Run support groups and/or group therapy sessions
• Build a minimum caseload of approximately 20-25 sessions per week
• Evaluate sessions and outcomes via intake/progress notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures
• Undergo supervision to reflect on sessions, including transference/countertransference
• Participate in learning opportunities through the Resilience Institute
Benefits:
• Fully remote, flexible schedule. Provide care without the commute
• Professional Development. Receive complimentary access to The Resilience Institute for lifelong clinical and business training
• Supervision. Gain hours toward independent licensure under expert supervision
• Administrative support. Access a dedicated insurance/billing team so you can focus on clients
• Marketing support. We’ll help build your client base via marketing and our insurer partnerships
• Health insurance. You’ll be eligible to enroll in health coverage starting day one
• Generous PTO. Receive four weeks of PTO after six months of employment, nine paid holidays, and 12 weeks paid family leave after one year of employment
$50,000 - $64,000 a year
Compensation:
• All clinicians are hired as W-2 employees
• Clinicians receive a guaranteed monthly salary plus up to 50% of session fees
• Annual compensation ranges from ~$50K to $64K (full-time)

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Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (Posted 4/25/24)

Responsibilities of the Position
The executive director of mental health and trauma support services reports to the assistant provost/executive director of University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) and serves on the UHW senior leadership team. This position collaborates with university colleges, campus departments, and external partners; manages an annual budget of approximately $8 million; and directs 110 professional staff.

This position oversees the Mental Health and Trauma Support Services (MHTSS) pillar of the University Health and Wellbeing division, which provides mental health and trauma support services to students, staff, faculty, and the Michigan State University (MSU) community. Reporting to the executive director are Counseling & Psychiatric Services, the Center for Survivors, and the Employee Assistance Program. This leadership role focuses on implementing efforts to integrate mental health and trauma response services across the campus and community; partners with Campus Health Services, Human Resources, and other academic and student support services units; and develops programmatic and service enhancements to address the changing environment of regulations, technology, and delivery of mental health services. The new executive director will need to work closely with the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Office of Civil Rights, Student Life and Engagement Division, and community partners to support shared goals around the physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing of the MSU community. The executive director will also co-chair a new health and wellbeing committee for MSU.

Qualifications and Characteristics of the Successful Candidate
A master’s degree with at least 10 years of experience leading mental health and/or relationship violence and sexual assault services, programs, and/or initiatives with experience serving higher education, education, or community populations, particularly diverse populations of student age and adults is required.

The successful candidate will have experience conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions and programming that is responsive to the needs and interests of diverse populations; experience working with concepts and theories of multicultural education, student development, socio-ecological model-based approaches, and health behavior changes; and experience and problem-solving skills in analyzing health promotion and wellbeing needs of emerging adults, especially college students. The ability to conduct needs assessments, experience with large complex organizations—such as universities, and the demonstrated ability to work across unit lines, including experience with developing and facilitating the work of collaborative teams will be important in the selection of the new executive director.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

• A strong communicator who can communicate across the unit and across the institution to bring people together and implement systems change. Must be comfortable in a high-visibility role and able to talk to stakeholders at all levels of MSU.
• A collaborator who can build relationships with, and advocate for the services of MHTSS and the units of the University Health and Wellbeing division, vendors, local mental health providers, and the peer institutions of the Big Ten.
• A proven and tested leader with management experience at a large and complex organization who is able to lead at an intellectual and institutional level and operationalize the vision for MHTSS.
• An individual who can establish policies and procedures, analyze and employ data, possess a knowledge of best practices and standards in mental health care, and manage change processes.
• A leader with an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in health and mental health, who can speak to health inequities in underserved populations. The executive director must also have knowledge of social justice issues, particularly related to trauma.
• An administrator who can work to ensure budget alignment across units.
• A proponent of holistic physical and mental health who understands the wellbeing model and is able to integrate that model across the MHTSS units.

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