Survivor Services Specialist

Recent Jobs : Human Resources : Swarthmore College; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Swarthmore College's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks a clinician to provide trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and case management for student survivors. The role may include direct clinical services to the general student body, outreach programming, and training to practicum students, collaborating with Title IX and faculty.

Licensure in PA or license eligibility required. The position offers robust benefits and a supportive, inclusive campus environment, with

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Master’s in Social Work.
• Licensed as a Psychologist or LCSW in PA or license eligible within 6 months.
• Knowledge of clinical theories, diagnoses, interventions and treatment planning.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and assessment to students, including survivors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources for accommodations and referrals.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and process-oriented groups.
• Maintain accurate documentation for clinical interactions.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage services including walk-in coverage.
• Offer outreach programming and consultations to campus community.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‑acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Who We Are:

Swarthmore College’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports the mental health and well‑being of Swarthmore students. We aim to create a safe and confidential environment through a range of psychological support and consultation services. We provide individual and group counseling, assessment, consultation, and referral services to the Swarthmore College community.

The opportunity:

This position focuses on providing trauma‑informed care, crisis intervention, and case management to student survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and/or stalking. This position may also provide direct clinical services to the general student body (including but not limited to: triage, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention), outreach programming and professional training to the Swarthmore College community on a variety of mental health topics, clinical training to practicum students and interns as needed, collaboration with the College’s Title IX Coordinator, and consultations to faculty and staff regarding college student mental health.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and assessment to students with developmental and/or personal mental health concerns, with a specialization that includes work with survivors
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge on resources available in the community in order to provide assistance with accommodations, accompaniments, referrals, consultations, etc
• Facilitate psycho‑educational and process‑oriented groups
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations
• Participate in the provision of clinical crisis intervention and triage services including walk‑in coverage and supporting students stepping up to a higher level of care.
• Provide outreach programming and consultations to campus community

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise 1‑2 practicum or intern‑level trainees in same discipline

Who you are:

• You are knowledgeable about using psychological theories in the provision of individual direct services.
• You are interested in co‑facilitation and/or development of group therapy
• You have the ability to provide crisis intervention and emergency services, including crisis walk‑in coverage and supporting students stepping up to a higher level of care
• You are interested in community building through mental health outreach.

What you bring:

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Master’s degree in Social Work
• Licensed as a Psychologist or LCSW in the State of PA or license eligible within 6 months
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical theories, diagnoses, interventions, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing trauma‑informed care
• Experience working with survivors of sexual assault, violence, exploitation and/or stalking
• Full licensure as a Psychologist or LCSW with ability to supervise unlicensed trainees
• A minimum of three years’ experience working in a college counseling center
• Demonstrated understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by diverse populations of students within a higher education setting.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Experience with developing and delivering psychoeducational outreach presentations and activities

What You Will Get:

You’ll work at one of the world’s most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420‑acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.

The market range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

PA Criminal Clearance Required

Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.

Education Verification Required by Position

An education verification is required for this position because a college degree is a required qualification for this position.

Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.