Mental Health Services Clinician / Coordinator of Trauma Focused Services

Job Req ID : 114760

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Mental Health Services Clinician / Coordinator of Trauma Focused Services

Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) Mental Health Services (MHS) at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative mental healthcare and supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Clinical Services, the Mental Health Services Clinician / Coordinator of Trauma-Focused Services is part of a team of clinicians providing clinical and outreach services to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and learners across Johns Hopkins University.

Mental Health Services Clinicians participate in the full range of generalist clinical service delivery, along with specific expertise in treating trauma and related / comorbid mental health concerns.

As Coordinator of Trauma-Focused Services, this clinician will serve as a consultant to other staff, contribute to professional development activities, and develop and implement group and psychoeducational interventions for clients and student populations.

The person in this position works collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and health promotion staff, along with colleagues in Mental Health Services, to provide care that emphasizes holistic wellness and mental well-being and that leverages students resilience and other key skills.

The person in this role will collaborate with campus partners across the University through outreach and liaison activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• This positions direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the East Baltimore and Homewood clinics but may provide virtual or in-person services and supervision at other locations in Maryland or Washington, D.C.
• See minimum qualifications for required timeframes for licensure. Jurisdictions required -Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Direct Clinical Service (65%)

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Provides multiculturally-informed direct clinical services, including goal-oriented approaches to initial consultations, intake assessments, single-session therapy, individual counseling, group and relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and learners.
• Develops and implements assessment interventions with a special focus on trauma-informed care to assist MHS providers in delivering optimal care to their clients.
• Develops and implements group interventions with a particular focus on trauma-informed care (e.g., EMDR group, sexual trauma and abuse survivor support).
• Utilizes both flexible and goal-oriented approaches to individual treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy, often in collaboration with treating psychiatrists.
• Collaborates with providers within SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team, including therapists, psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, case management, and disability services staff.
• Provides clinical case management to support connections to appropriate resources and bridge clients to care.
• Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.

Outreach (15%)

Develops, implements, and integrates evaluation feedback for psycho-educational workshops and other presentations for JHU students and learners, with a special focus on trauma-informed care (e.

g., EMDR group, sexual trauma, and abuse survivor support).

• Engages in opportunities for informal interactions with students to reduce barriers to counseling, which may include offering drop-in and chat hours, attending student events, and participating in a range of student-led and student-focused programs.
• Maintains a visible presence in the campus community through participation in outreach and educational activities including orientation, resource fairs, and community activities.
• Contributes to content for MHS social media and website content.
• Serves as liaison to the Sexual Violence Advisory Committee (SVAC), and collaborates closely with Gender-Based Violence Prevention and related resources across the university.

Collaborative and Other Activities (20%)

• Remains abreast of current literature and research on student behavioral health and evidence-based intervention strategies, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care.
• Contributes to the professional development of trainees and SHWB staff through the provision of didactic training and seminars, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care.
• Leads or participates in a multi-disciplinary trauma-focused clinical collaborative.
• Participates in case consultation, student risk management, peer chart reviews, and other departmental committees as directed.
• Participates in clinical training programs; licensed psychologists will enter the pool of available individual supervisors for the APA-approved psychology internship training program after 2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Works collaboratively with campus partners to support both the clinical and programmatic needs of students and learners, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care.
• Participates in MHS recruitment and hiring processes.
• Completes documentation and administrative duties in accordance with MHS policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of anti-oppression, inclusive excellence, and diversity through involvement and participation in university and division-wide projects and initiatives.
• Specialized training and / or experience with assessment, diagnosis, and interventions for trauma-informed care (e.g., EMDR, sexual trauma, and abuse survivor support) is strongly preferred.
• Specialized training, interest, and / or experience working with one or more diverse populations is strongly preferred;

examples include Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) identified students, the LGBTQ+ community, first-generation and / or limited-income students, international students, and students who identify as disabled, gender diverse, and on the neurodivergence spectrum.

Clinical experience with presenting concerns prevalent within the student and learner population is strongly preferred;

examples include identity development, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, disordered eating, co-occurring substance use disorders, sleep disorders, and ADHD.

• Experience independently executing psycho-educational presentations, programs, and events for a wide audience.
• Bilingual proficiency is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Work Schedule

• This is a 37.5-hour / week position. One evening clinic per week (telehealth only until 7 pm) may be required
• This position requires evening and weekend work dependent on the programmatic needs of the University and for activities during the academic year (e.

g., orientation, special events, etc.).

• One day of remote work is standard; additional remote days may be required or permitted based on operational needs
• This is a 12-month position; 10- or 11-month positions may be possible, please discuss options with the recruiter
• This position is designated as a Required Attendance Employee, designated as vital to the operation of a workgroup, so may be required to work during a university closure in response to operational needs.

About Johns Hopkins University Division of Student Health and Well-Being

The Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being practice group supports well-being, primary care, and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University.

Our integrated service delivery model provides dynamic health and well-being promotion, support and programming, student disability services including guidance and resources, and in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics as well as remote support through phone and online resources.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the professional development of a diverse team of practitioners and support staff who bring a range of intersecting identities as well as personal and professional experiences to their roles.

The Johns Hopkins University comprises undergraduate and graduate students and learners from across the globe, and the division of Student Health and Well-being prioritizes innovative care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and to support the development and sustainability of well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Independently licensed as a mental health provider in primary required jurisdiction(s) noted in job description prior to start date;

licensure in additionally required jurisdiction(s) required within 6 months of hire.

SUBSTITUTION / EQUIVALENCY :

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology from an APA-accredited program and completion of an APA internship.
• If eligibility is based on a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology, post-grad experience is not required to meet the minimum qualifications .
• Recent doctoral graduate hires must obtain licensure as a psychologist in a minimum of one required jurisdiction(s) noted in the job description within 12 months of hire;

licensure in additional required jurisdictions is required within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree (DSW, Ph.D., Psy.D., or relevant terminal degree) from an accredited program.
• Licensed as a psychologist in required jurisdiction(s) noted in the job description or license-eligible (must obtain licensure in required jurisdiction(s) within 6 months of hire).
• Clinical experience in a university setting is strongly preferred.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins Universitys salary range for this position.

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications.

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice.

A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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