Mental Health Services Clinician

Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) Mental Health Services at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Mental Health Services Clinician 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 Consultation Services, the Mental Health Services Clinician is part of a team of clinicians who will focus on providing supportive services to students enrolled in academic programs on JHU’s Washington, DC, campus, and students in JHU’s online graduate programs.

The DC Mental Health Services Clinician focuses generalist clinical skills and experience, along with expertise in outreach, education, case management, and consultation as essential mental health interventions. The person in this position works collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and health promotion staff, along with colleagues in DC Mental Health Services and university-wide Mental Health Services, to provide care that emphasizes holistic wellness and mental well-being and that leverages students’ resilience and other key skills.

As with all staff within Mental Health Services (MHS), this Mental Health Services Clinician 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. The clinician will also provide consultation services to faculty and staff who are concerned about learners’ emotional well-being. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Duties (60%)

• This position’s consultation and clinical activities will be based in both Maryland and Washington, D.C. clinics, and may provide consultation and clinical activities for learners located in Virginia. Licensure in all jurisdictions is required within 6 months of hire.
  
• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Provides culturally informed direct clinical services, including initial consultations, intake assessments, single-session therapy, individual, group and relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for a diverse community of graduate students at the DC Campus and for JHU’s community of online learners within service jurisdiction.
• 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 with SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.

Outreach Duties (20%)

• Develops and implements opportunities for informal interactions with students to reduce barriers to counseling, which may include offering drop-in hours, attending student events, and participating in other a range of student-led and student-focused programs.
• Consults with Health Promotion and Case Management to proactively address students’ holistic wellness needs and to help eliminate barriers to counseling and mental health services.
• Participates in outreach and educational activities, including resource fairs, community meetings, and training to JHU faculty, staff and students.

Collaborative & Consultative Activities (20%)

• Participates in development of flexible mental health services such as group counseling and single-session treatment approaches.
• Remains abreast of current literature and research on student behavioral health and evidenced-based group intervention strategies.
• Provides consultation to student affairs leaders, faculty, and staff who are concerned about student well-being and safety. Participates in case consultation, student risk management, peer chart reviews, and other departmental committees as requested or assigned.
• Participates in MHS recruitment and hiring processes.
• 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.
• Ability to create and develop new programs with a level of independence and initiative.
• Ability to effectively provide professional presentations to a wide range of audiences on topics related to mental health and wellness.

• Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work from an accredited institution.
  

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.

• Licensed as a mental health provider in required jurisdiction(s) noted in job description (LMFT, LCPC, LCSW-C) or license-eligible (must obtain licensure in required jurisdiction(s) within 6 months of hire).

• SUBSTITUTION/EQUIVALENCY:Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology from an APA accredited program and completion of an APA internship may substitute for the required 2 years of post-graduate experience. Licensure must be obtained as a psychologist in required jurisdiction(s) noted in job description within 12 months of hire.

• Doctoral Degree (DSW, Ph.D., Psy.D. or relevant terminal degree) from an accredited program.
• Clinical experience in a university setting strongly preferred.
• Experience working with international students strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Mandarin strongly preferred.

About Johns Hopkins Student Health and Well-Being

• The Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being practice group supports well-being, primary care and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University. Our integrated service delivery model provides dynamic health and well-being promotion, support and programming, student disability services including guidance and resources, and in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics as well as remote support though phone and online resources.
  

• We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the professional development of a diverse team of practitioners and support staff who bring a range of intersecting identities as well as personal and professional experiences to their roles. The Johns Hopkins University comprises undergraduate and graduate students and learners from across the globe, and the division of Student Health and Well-being prioritizes innovative care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and to support the development and sustainability of well-being.

Additional Information (Working Conditions)

• Schedule. The clinician in this role will work three weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and two weekdays, 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Up to one or two days per week (depending on needs of clinic and with supervisor approval) may be eligible for remote work.
  
• This position is designated as a Required Attendance Employee, designated as vital to the operation of a work group, so may be required to work during a university closure in response to operational needs.
  

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly

• The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
  

*To view complete posting and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.jhu.edu and search for job title. Please include a cover letter with your application materials.

Classified Title: Mental Health Services Clinician 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: Min $64,000 - Max $112,200 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: District of Columbia 
Department name: ​​​​​​​JHSAP  
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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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