Position Title Clinical Therapist Department Dean of Students Position Category TemporaryPart time About CCRI The Community College of Rhode Island is New Englands largest community college and a nationally recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike We provide affordable open access to higher education and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual professional and personal growthDiversity is our strength We champion equity and we celebrate support and thrive on the diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body To learn more about our employees values and what it means to work here learn about our Guiding Principles here Job Summary The position of Part Time Clinical Therapist entails the comprehensive assessment of students mental health needs as well as the planning coordination and evaluation of clinical preventive and developmental services pertinent to mental health and student success The Part Time Clinical Therapist will deliver therapeutic services to active CCRI students educate the campus community on available mental health resources and advocate for policies and practices that foster positive learning environments and human development across the entire campus community Duties and Responsibilities Oversee and assist with the management of TELUS formerly MySSP and Titanium or similar Design and implement preventative and outreach programs aimed at meeting developmental and clinical needs of students Provide direct short term counseling services individually and in groups utilizing a broad range of clinical and educational skills including counseling psychological and educational testing and assessment of students consultation and training for faculty and staff developmental programming and crisis intervention for a wide range of the more serious emotional disturbances such as life threatening suicide risk This may include the delivery of remote services via teletherapy and the use of applications like Zoom and WebEx Assist and support students in accessing services from community resources for outpatient mental health care Examples include scheduling phone appointments for students who need referral information meeting with students who need referral information meeting with students to overcome barriers to accessing community resources and providing care management for students who may need multiple services across campus All counseling and therapeutic interventions will meet and follow APA and ACA ethical standards Identify the needs of other members of the CCRI community engaged in helping efforts with students and provide consultation and training to improve their skills Conduct group presentations for CCRI centering around health and wellness Attend campus events and conduct classroom presentations to promote health and wellness services Provide support around Title IX and Title VI situations related to counseling issues and requests Collaborate with persons of diverse socio economic racialethnic international and LGBTQ backgrounds effectively and affirmingly Engage in social justice initiatives and educational programs on campus and virtually Observe accepted ethical standards of professional practice including maintenance of confidentiality of counseling services Identify the needs of other members of the CCRI community engaged in helping efforts with students and provide consultation and training to improve their skills Participate in planning and conducting assessments of student needs for assistance in meeting developmental tasks and the demands of the academic program Participate in the design and implementation of strategies for making the college environment supportive of academic success interpersonal learning and personal development Respond to crisis situations involving students during the business day as necessary Meet with students who exhibit behaviors inconsistent with College expectations and provide guidance and support Coach and train faculty and staff to manage and influence students when behaviors are beginning to be exhibited outside of College expectations Assist in the execution of the Colleges emergency response plan and serve as a first responder for the Division with responsibilities that include performing emergency response to incidents including evenings weekends and periods when classes are not in session Respond to crisis situations involving students during the business day as necessary Documentation of clinical work submitted according to program guidelines Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Students andor Associate Vice President for Student Affairs The Dean of Students will provide day to day supervision Additionally CCRI will be able to provide clinical oversight Minimum Requirements Earned Masters degree from a recognized program in counseling LMHC or LICSW in Rhode Island At least five years of counseling experience Competencies Personal qualities necessary for superior working relationships with students faculty staff and community Bilingual SpanishEnglish Reports To Dean of Students Campus Location Primarily located at the Providence Campus Full timePart time Part Time Shift Days and Additional Work Schedule Information Part Time up to 19 hours per week Work Schedule Varies Benefits No SalaryHourly Rate Part time hourly rate 30 40 per hour Additional Salary Information Licenses Tools and Equipment Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Desired Start Date Position End Date if temporary or grant