Supervising Clinician: General (71101)

Pratt Institute; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Supervising Clinician at Pratt Institute Counseling Services provides time-sensitive, brief therapy, crisis intervention, and group counseling to a diverse student body. Serving as a core member of the Training Program, the role includes direct supervision of unpaid predoctoral externs and didactic training within a 12-month framework.

The position balances clinical care with training responsibilities, including mentorship, program development, and outreach to support campus wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
• Internship: completed post-degree required training.
• Licensure: current, unrestricted license in NY (LMHC-D, LMFT-D, or LCSW).
• Clinical Experience: minimum of three years full-time, post-licensure.
• College Counseling Experience: at least two years in a college/university counseling center.
• Supervisory Experience: demonstrated experience and formal training in clinical supervision.
• Clinical Specializations: trauma, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, identity development, or artist populations.
• Core Competencies: brief therapy, crisis management, cultural humility, teamwork.
• Professional references may be requested later.

Responsabilités

• Clinical Services and Crisis Management: Provide brief individual therapy, triage, crisis intervention, and group counseling; maintain confidential records.
• Training and Supervision: Deliver clinical supervision and didactic trainings; develop program, interview and orient trainees; mentor early-career clinicians.
• Outreach and Community Engagement: Collaborate on campus wellness initiatives, design outreach programs, and participate in training events and staff development.

Connaissances

Clinical experience

College counseling

Supervisory experience

Trauma/sexual assault expertise

Substance use / harm reduction

LGBTQ+ issues

Identity development

Artists/designers needs

Crisis management

Cultural humility

Formation

Masters degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology

Description du poste

The Supervising Clinician is a clinical and training role within Counseling Services, operating under the clinical and administrative direction of the Associate Director and Director of Counseling. This position is central to the Center's mission, providing time-sensitive, brief individual therapy, group counseling, and high-level crisis intervention to the diverse student community.

A primary function of this role is to serve as a core member of the Training Program, providing direct clinical supervision and didactic training to unpaid predoctoral externs. The supervising clinician also actively contributes to the Center’s outreach and consultation services. This is a 12-month position.

The supervising clinician balances clinical care with training and consultation responsibilities.

Clinical Services and Crisis Management (50%)

• Brief Individual Therapy: Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and provide time-sensitive, brief, and evidence-based individual therapy to students presenting with a wide range of psychological and emotional concerns. Triage cases and make appropriate referrals to internal and external resources.

• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate and high-level crisis intervention for students experiencing acute psychological distress or risk (e.g., suicidality, severe trauma). Participate in the on-call crisis rotation and follow up as necessary.

• Group Counseling: Facilitate a diverse range of psychoeducational workshops and focused support and therapy groups relevant to student needs (e.g., anxiety management, grief, relationships, identity-focused support).

• Case Management: Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

• Clinical Consultation: Provide emergency consultation to students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding psychological concerns and risk management.

Training and Supervision (30%)

• Clinical Supervision: Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to Counseling Services training staff (e.g., pre-doctoral externs, post-doctoral fellows) in accordance with APA guidelines and Center policies.

• Didactic Training: Develop and conduct didactic seminars, presentations, and specialized trainings for the entire clinical staff, focusing on areas of expertise (e.g., trauma-informed care, brief therapy models, cultural competence).

• Program Development: Participate actively in the evaluation and ongoing development of the training program, including selecting, interviewing, and orienting future training candidates.

• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to early-career clinicians, modeling ethical practice and professional development.

Outreach and Community Engagement (20%)

• Campus Collaboration: Participate in the Integrated Health and Wellbeing Center's collaborative efforts to promote a holistic model of student wellness in partnership with Health Services and Health Promotion.

• Outreach Programming: Design and deliver outreach programs and workshops focused on mental health literacy, resilience, and specific student needs (e.g., working with artists/designers, international students, LGBTQ+ communities).

• Staff Training: Participate in major institutional training events, including New Student Orientation and Residential Life Staff Training.

• Assessment & Evaluation: Contribute to the collection, analysis, and reporting of counseling center usage data and service delivery evaluations to support continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.

Education & Licensure:

• Education: Masters degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program

• Internship: Completed post degree required training.

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice as a LMHC-D, LMFT-D, or LCSW, in the state of New York.

Experience & Skills:

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience.

• College Counseling Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of prior clinical experience working in a college or university counseling center is required.

• Supervisory Experience: Demonstrated experience and formal training in clinical supervision of graduate-level trainees (externs, interns, or post-docs) is required.

• Clinical Specializations: Demonstrated expertise and professional interest in one or more areas relevant to a diverse college population, such as: trauma/sexual assault, substance use/harm reduction, men's mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, identity development, or the unique needs of artists/designers.

• Core Competencies: Demonstrated excellence in brief therapy models, crisis management, cultural humility, and the ability to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Professional references will be requested later in the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional references, including two current or former managers/supervisors. We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate contacts are available if needed.

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.