Mental Health Services Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Mental Health Services Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students to provide comprehensive mental health support and outreach within a dynamic team. This role focuses on creating inclusive service environments and improving mental health access for LGBTQ+ students through direct clinical services and educational initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience required.
• Independently licensed as a mental health provider in Maryland.
• Experience with LGBTQ+ populations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides multiculturally informed direct clinical services.
• Develops, implements, and integrates workshops for LGBTQ+ students.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Cultural Competence

Clinical Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) preferred

Job description

Student Health and Well-being (SHWB) Mental Health Services at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Mental Health Services (MHS) Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students 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 Associate Director of Outreach, the MHS Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students is part of a growing team of clinicians who will focus on providing supportive services to students and learners who traditionally under-utilize formal mental health treatment.

The MHS Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students will focus primarily on utilizing generalist clinical skills and experience, along with expertise in outreach and consultation as essential mental health interventions. This position will have a key role in coordinating services for LGBTQ+ students. This position will work collaboratively with the MHS outreach and DEI teams, as well as with students, student organizations and offices across the university to develop programs and services designed to best meet the needs of the university’s LGBTQ+ identified students. As with all staff within Mental Health Services, this MHS Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students will also operate as a generalist who provides a full range of clinical services including initial consultations, individual goal-directed therapy, workshops, groups, and crisis intervention. This position will also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Service (50-55%)

• 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 and graduate students, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ students.
• 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.
• 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 (25-30%)

• Develops, implements and integrates evaluation feedback for psycho-educational workshops and other presentations for JHU students and learners with a special emphasis on prevention and intervention efforts for LGBTQ+ students.
• Develops and facilitates 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 through participation in outreach and educational activities, including resource fairs, Heritage events, and community activities.
• Conducts ongoing needs assessment of LGBTQ+ student holistic needs through meetings and collaborations with students, campus partners and the broader community of JHU to help eliminate barriers to counseling and mental health services.
• Generates content for MHS social media related to the mental health of LGBTQ+ students.
• Takes the lead on developing and maintaining partnerships with students, student organizations and university-wide groups for LGBTQ+ students.
• Works collaboratively with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Student Success and other offices to develop a network of support services to proactively address the holistic wellness needs of LGBTQ+ students.

Collaborative and Other Activities (20%)

• Remains abreast of current literature and research on student behavioral health and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Contributes to professional development of trainees and SHWB staff through provision of didactic training and seminars, including topics such as racism and racial trauma.
• 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.
• 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 & 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.
• Knowledge of priorities and concerns specific to LGBTQ+ students and learners.
• Ability to create and develop new programs with a level of independence and initiative.
• Experience independently executing psycho-educational presentations, programs and events for a wide audience.
• Specialized training, interest and/or experience working with LGBTQ+ populations.

Additional Information

• 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 job description within 12 months of hire; licensure in additional required jurisdictions required within 2 years of hire.
• This position’s direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the Homewood clinic 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 of licensure. Jurisdictions required: Maryland and Washington, D.C.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Classified Title: Mental Health Services Clinician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Mental Health Services Clinician/Coordinator of Services for LGBTQ+ Students
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: Min $64,000 - Max $112,200 Annually ($81,255 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Mental Health Services
Personnel area: University Student Services

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

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 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.

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.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodation Information

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