Jobs and Fellowships

Position: Post-Master’s Social Work Fellowship (Two-Year Program)
Location: Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT
Organization: Yale School of Medicine – Child Study Center

Description:
The Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) offers a two-year post-master’s fellowship providing advanced training for social workers dedicated to delivering excellent clinical interventions with children, youth, and families. The program also prepares fellows to become future leaders in the field of clinical social work.

Grounded in YCSC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, the fellowship trains social workers to engage in clinical practice that ensures fair treatment, opportunities, and rights for all people.

Fellows participate in both multidisciplinary and discipline-specific training, including didactics, intensive supervision, and direct practice. In the second year, each fellow engages in an elective project or specialization tailored to their interests and career goals, with opportunities across YCSC, the Yale-New Haven Hospital system, and community partners.

Tracks:

• Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic (OPC): Provides individual, parent, and family therapies using modalities such as CBT, trauma-focused CBT, parent management training, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and play therapy. Fellows carry approximately 16 outpatient cases and participate in clinic-based multidisciplinary teams.

• Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS): A home-based model utilizing attachment theory, reflective functioning, family systems, and mentalization. Fellows provide intensive family and individual treatment for children and adolescents managing trauma, psychiatric hospitalization, and community challenges. Caseloads are carried in collaboration with licensed faculty and multidisciplinary teams.

Supervision & Licensure:
Each fellow is supervised by senior licensed clinical social workers at YCSC. Over two years, fellows accrue the clinical and supervision hours necessary to meet Connecticut state licensing requirements, with reciprocity possible in other states depending on local regulations.

Application Instructions:

• Apply online by January 5

• Contact: anne.santello@yale.edu

Program Location:
Yale Child Study Center
230 South Frontage Rd.
New Haven, CT 06520

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Position: LMSW Therapist (Part-Time, Private Practice)
Location: Lower Manhattan, New York, NY (hybrid in-person & remote)
Organization: Cassie Peterson, LCSW, Private Practice

Description:
Cassie Peterson, LCSW, is seeking an LMSW therapist interested in learning and growing their clinical skills in a private practice context while also accumulating hours toward their clinical licensure. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly graduated LMSW who is committed to building a sustainable caseload while receiving exposure to psychodynamic and trauma/attachment-focused practice in both individual and couples therapy.

Qualifications:

• LMSW in New York State (or actively in process of licensure)

• Available for at least 15 clinical/scheduled hours per week (note: caseload build-up will be gradual; this role is best suited for someone balancing additional part-time work)

• Interest in psychodynamic, trauma, and attachment-focused work with individuals and couples

• Ability to work in person at the Lower Manhattan office at least 1–2 days per week, with flexibility to also work remotely

Application Instructions:
Please send your cover letter and resume to cassiepetersonlcsw@gmail.com.

About the Practice:
Cassie Peterson (they/them) is a licensed psychotherapist, writer, and queer healer based in New York City. They have been in private practice since 2015, are a graduate of Smith College School for Social Work, and completed the two-year certificate program at the Stephen A. Mitchell Center for Relational Studies, a contemporary psychoanalytic institute in NYC. Cassie has also trained as a somatic therapist with the Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach (ISITTA) program.

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Description
At Intersect, we specialize in helping adult high-achieving students and working professionals cope with the unique demands of high-pressure environments. We typically attract clients seeking to address complex trauma, relationship issues, identity-based stress,ADHD, Autism, and racial/cultural concerns.

Applicants with specialized training or experience in BIPOC, LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, and racial/cultural issues are stronglyencouraged to apply. We also welcome those with expertise in supporting other marginalized communities, including individuals withdisabilities, immigrants, refugees, fat and body-liberation communities, and others impacted by systemic oppression.

Responsibilities:

• Complete at least 20 sessions weekly (scheduling 24–25 per week).
• Provide effective, evidence-based treatment tailored to the unique needs of each client or couple.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments, notes, and treatment plans per clinical standards.
• Actively participate in a weekly case consultation/admin meeting with the Intersect team.
• Maintain professional and ethical behavior as well as competency in risk management.
• Maintain active licensure in Massachusetts and all relevant CE requirements.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated cultural competence and cultural humility.
• Experience working with clients across diverse identities

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Remote work flexibility
• No on-call hours
• No evenings or weekends required
• Flexibility to create your own schedule Insurance credentialing
• Paid time off

Compensation
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs) can expect to earn $65,000–$75,000 per year, with the potential for increasedcompensation for those who take on additional leadership responsibilities such as providing clinical supervision or contributing totraining initiatives. 

To apply:

• To apply, send a cover letter and résumé/CV to info@intersectclinical.com
• Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Description
At Intersect, we specialize in helping adult high-achieving students and working professionals cope with the unique demands of high-pressure environments. We typically attract clients seeking to address complex trauma, relationship issues, identity-based stress,ADHD, Autism, and racial/cultural concerns.

Applicants with specialized training or experience in BIPOC, LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, and racial/cultural issues are stronglyencouraged to apply. We also welcome those with expertise in supporting other marginalized communities, including individuals withdisabilities, immigrants, refugees, fat and body-liberation communities, and others impacted by systemic oppression.

Responsibilities:

• Complete at least 20 sessions weekly (scheduling 24–25 per week).
• Provide effective, evidence-based treatment tailored to the unique needs of each client or couple.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments, notes, and treatment plans per clinical standards.
• Actively participate in a weekly case consultation/admin meeting with the Intersect team.
• Maintain professional and ethical behavior as well as competency in risk management.
• Maintain active licensure in Massachusetts and all relevant CE requirements

Requirements:

• Demonstrated cultural competence and cultural humility.
• Experience working with clients across diverse identities

Benefits:

• Competitive fee-for-service reimbursement
• Health benefits
• Remote work flexibility
• No on-call hours
• No evenings or weekends required
• Flexibility to create your own schedule
• Insurance credentialing
• Paid time offf

Compensation
Postdoctoral Fellows can be expected to earn $60,000-$75,000 per year.

To apply:

• To apply, send a cover letter and résumé/CV to info@intersectclinical.com
• Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Description
Phillips Academy Andover seeks a compassionate, experienced, and community-oriented leader to serve as its next Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. The Director will provide exceptional care and support to students, promoting their emotional, social, and psychological well-being within a diverse and inclusive residential community. 

Leading a talented team of clinicians, the Director will oversee the delivery of counseling and mental health services, advancing an integrated model of care that empowers students to thrive—academically, socially, and personally. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of student well-being at one of the nation’s most distinguished boarding schools.

Responsibilities:

• Define a vision and model for mental health services including education, mental health
  counseling, outreach, and emergency response for the academic year and for summer programs.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of the literature, research, and trends within adolescent
  mental health and initiate innovative methods to ensure that students receive high-quality
  services as needs change.
• Define appropriate scope of practice for counseling and psychological services at a residential high
  school.
• Ensure intervention, programming, and continuing support for students in the areas of mental
  health, crisis management, medical leaves, re-admission, counseling, and referrals.
• Ensure that the development and delivery of programs and services meet the needs of a diverse
  student population.
• In partnership with the Dean of Health and Wellness/Chief Medical Officer, ensure design and
  delivery of a high quality, integrated approach to student wellness.
• In partnership with the Dean of Students, ensure that appropriate training and resources are
  available to the residential program.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Faculty, identify and plan professional development
  opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Manages counselor caseloads and coordinates the on-call counselor schedule within the Health
  Center.
• Plans and oversees the weekly meetings of mental health counselors.
• Coordinates communication with all members of the Sykes wellness team in collaboration with the Dean of Health and Wellness/Chief Medical Officer.
• Meet one-on-one or in groups with students in need on a short-term basis to provide appropriate therapeutic support. Helping students develop coping strategies, resiliency, and communication skills.
• Serve as member of Student Program Review Committee (SPRC) which considers modifications to individual student academic and/or program commitments.
• Make recommendations to the Dean of Health and Wellness/Medical Director and the Dean of Students regarding care for students.
• Serve as member of the Student Response Team which considers the Essential Elements of Student Life to guide decisions around student support, student leaves, and student returns.
• Ensure intervention, programming, and continuing support for students in the areas of mental health, crisis management, student leaves, counseling, and referrals.
• Serve on other committees as appropriate.
• Develop collaborative relationships with community partners to provide expanded capacity for delivering student mental health services.
• Coordinate and plan mental health counselor on-call schedule. The Director is part of the on-call schedule, including summer session.

Clinical Supervision & Management: 

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate mental health counselors during the academic year and during summer programs.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision to mental health counselors.
• Coordinate with the Dean of Health and Wellness/Chief Medical Officer to integrate the services of the consulting psychiatrist.
• Ensure high quality training and professional development of counseling staff including cultural competency training and continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current in the field of adolescent mental health.
• Coordinate crisis intervention response processes and systems for counseling, including providing clinical back-up and supervision for on-call counselors.
• Serve as primary communicator with families regarding incoming and returning students’ mental health care.
• Ensure appropriate compliance with ethical guidelines, legal requirements, accreditation standards, and Academy rules and protocols.
• Oversee the counseling & psychological services department and its partnerships across campus to provide a range of services and programs that support and enhance students’ personal and academic success.
• Develop and administer annual budget.

Required Qualifications & Characteristics: 

• Advanced degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work.
• Current independent clinical licensure as a mental health clinician in the state of Massachusetts, or licensure in the state of Massachusetts at the start of appointment.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in adolescent and secondary school mental health services.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a clinician with adolescents.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to present effectively to groups. 

Preferred Qualifications & Characteristics:

• At least 5 years of experience working in a residential setting.
• At least 5 years of experience providing clinical supervision and assessment of clinical services and staff in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strong cultural competency skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical staff and other faculty and administrators at the Academy.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong teams.
• Track record of managing and leading in a complex organization.

Application:
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search

Katie Rockman, Partner
Ivan Ceballos, Managing Associate
Maria Connor, Managing Search Coordinator

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Description
The Protective Services Worker is responsible for managing an independent caseload and is assigned mental health (LPS) conservatorship investigations and providing a broad range of clinical/advocacy services to temporary/permanent conservatees and collateral contact with a multidisciplinary team. In general, an average caseload is approximately 65 clients and can be more or less depending on case intensity and program capacity.

The target population of this office is individuals who are gravely disabled, (unable to provide for food, clothing and shelter as a result of chronic mental illness and/or chronic alcoholism), as a result of major mental illness as defined by the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel (DSM). The population also includes individuals who may have involvement with the Criminal Justice System and are being held in jail and State Hospitals or other facilities designated for those who have committed or are alleged to have committed a crime.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts investigations to determine eligibility for psychiatric care and services, including interviews and information gathered from collateral sources.
• Conducts regular in-person visits in a variety of settings including jail, state hospital, inpatient acute psychiatric units, locked psychiatric treatment centers and skilled nursing facilities as well as community settings within and outside the City and County of San Francisco.
• Conducts crisis interventions during business hours or after hours
• Completes time sensitive court reports and provision of expert testimony witness to the Superior Court as needed.
• Evaluates and approves psychiatric treatment and medications included in clients care plans.
• Continually assesses appropriateness of placements and the least restrictive level of care.
• Completes various types of applications and forms related to placement, legal, financial, and medical issues.
• Utilizes productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite to complete various work duties including coordinating case conferences, presentations, and communicating with team members and other necessary service providers.
• Documents cases in a clinically significant and timely manner using applicable digital case management system.
• Works collaboratively with other city departments, including Public Health, Police, Jail, and City Attorney’s Office.

Education:
Possession of a master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
OR
A Master’s Degree from a two-year (2) counseling program from an accredited college or university. (Qualifying Master’s Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum) 

Experience:
Satisfactory completion of two semesters of graduate field placement which involved the provision of direct services to elders and/or dependent adults and/or adults with physical, cognitive or mental health disabilities in one of the following or closely related areas: Adult Protective Services, intensive case management such as MSSP/Linkages, medical social work in a hospital or clinic, mental health program/agency, home health agency or alcohol and drug counseling and treatment program
OR
Six (6) months post baccalaureate professional work experience which involved the provision of direct services to elders, dependents, or adults in one of the areas previously described

License & Certification:

• Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR);
• AND
• Possession of a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) OR
• Current proof of registration as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) intern issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
• Possession of a valid Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
• Current proof of registration as a valid Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
• Possession of a valid Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
• Current proof of registration as a Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (PCCI) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Application:
Compensation:  $111,436.00 - $142,194.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Continuous

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Description
The Protective Services Worker performs professional investigations and case management services to victims of abuse (including neglect, self-neglect, and financial abuse). This includes activities related to evaluating the level of harm or risk of harm, to the person and the estate of an “elder” or “dependent adult;” assessing biopsychosocial functioning, including the medical condition, cognitive/psychological status, and adequacy of care and support system; orchestrating ongoing services to maximize the use of community resources, and to help protect victims from further harm once the case is closed.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts unannounced visits to see elders and dependent adults in their living environment.
• Investigates the allegations and conducts a risk assessment through interviewing the victim, family, relatives, neighbors, and others to assess for immediacy
• Arranges for immediate protective interventions and emergency services as necessary, including medical assessments, emergency shelter, or in-home protection, e.g. acts as a liaison on the medical aspects of the case with providers of services and other agencies that provide medical care, until the immediate dangers are resolved.
• Gathers, documents, and reviews important detailed financial, personal, and confidential information, and writes investigative reports, findings, and service plan notes.
• Conducts a needs assessment for clients in need of protective services.
• Develops a Service Plan and organizes the initial care plan as appropriate, including supported decision-making activities.
• Provides counseling for clients and significant others to alleviate the identified problems and to implement the service plan to restore optimum social functioning, and health adjustment within the client’s capacity; assists them in order to address personal and environmental difficulties, which perpetuate poor health and dysfunction, and interfere with self-care and self-protection.
• Monitors the Service Plan and follows up through field visits and telephone contacts with clients, relatives, and other concerned individuals until the service goals have been achieved.
• Assists with multidisciplinary team meetings with healthcare providers, hospitals, and the Public Health/Mental Health Department, and other City agencies involved to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying the client’s health, social, or environmental problems.
• Designs interventions in collaboration with medical professionals, social service providers, law enforcement, or other relevant systems by contributing with information to help determine the level of care and services pertinent to the client’s welfare.
• Provides education to individuals and agencies on the role and authority of APS
• Conducts public presentations about casework in a confidential, multi-disciplinary setting; collaborates and cooperates with the community and the CCSF partner agencies
• Uses a personal computer to prepare, review, and maintain records, correspondence, and reports; manages case documentation in an APS database; maintains timely email correspondence.

Education:
Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);
OR
Master's Degree from a two (2) year counseling program from an accredited college or university. (Qualifying Master's Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum);

Experience:
Satisfactory completion of two semesters of graduate field placement which involved the provision of direct services to elders and/or dependent adults and/or adults with physical, cognitive or mental health disabilities in one of the following or closely related areas: Adult Protective Services, intensive case management such as MSSP/Linkages, medical social work in a hospital or clinic, mental health program/agency, home health agency, or alcohol and drug counseling and treatment program;
OR
Six (6) months post baccalaureate professional work experience which involved the provision of direct services to elders, dependents, or adults in one of the areas previously described

Application:
Compensation:   $111,436.00 - $142,194.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Continuous

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Description
Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students.
Provides culturally informed outreach and prevention services to students, faculty, and staff, particularly focused on needs of BIPOC students.
Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Serve on campus-wide committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services, including individual/ group counseling, triage and initial assessments, crisis intervention and participates in the emergency coverage 24-hour rotation system
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate prevention and outreach education programs.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding mental health issues that affect the well-being of students.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:    

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master of Social Work (MSW).
• Two to three years direct clinical experience (can include internship).
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling to BIPOC student population.
• Demonstrated experience in development of programming that addresses the unique counseling needs of BIPOC student populations.
• College or university counseling center experience.
• License or License-eligible within two years of hire in New Hampshire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting.
• Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including skills in suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of how to facilitate voluntary/involuntary hospitalization; skills in conferring with faculty, staff and students regarding emergency situations.
• Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.

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