Job Description:

The Psychotherapist provides culturally-informed counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, and referral services for university students. The Psychotherapist also participates in psychoeducational and community building efforts that address students’ needs, and consults with faculty and staff regarding student concerns. The Psychotherapist must work exceptionally well with Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ, international, and other under-represented students and communities on campus; and have a sophisticated understanding of how intersectionality, privilege, and socioeconomic status relate to the mental health of a global student community.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Counseling credential/license

Psychologist (PhD/PsyD)

Currently licensed or license eligible within 12 months of start.

Social Worker (MSW):

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), currently licensed or license eligible within 12 months of start.

Counselor (MA/MS):

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); licensed or license eligible within 12 months of start.

Exceptional skills in working with diverse students, a diverse counseling staff, and demonstrated commitment to social justice.

Ability to work with a team; excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers as well as clients.

Preferred:

Experience in a university counseling center (strongly preferred).

Multilingual counseling skills.

Experience and comfort with the provision of care via teletherapy

Experience with trauma-informed care

Experience with shorter counseling sessions and brief clinical approaches.

Skills, knowledge, and experience specifically focused on the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQ students, international students, students from diverse religious affiliations (Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and others), undocumented students, or first-generation college students on a university campus.

Expertise in goal-focused therapy models (DBT, ACT, solution focused therapy, brief dynamic therapy, etc).

Applicants from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, please visit here for further information.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-05-23

Job Posting Title:

Psychotherapist

Department:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.