Job Description: The Training Coordinator/Staff therapist is responsible for the administrative and clinical oversight of the internship training program within Counseling Services. This includes the implementation and vision for the training program. This position includes a staff therapist role, providing direct clinical services to our student population. This candidate will also demonstrate sensitivity and knowledge about inclusion and belonging and embrace opportunities for continued growth in cultural competence.
Location: Glenside
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
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Provides oversight for all aspects of Counseling Services' internship/practicum training program which includes:
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Onboarding all new interns.
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Provide weekly individual and group supervision for interns.
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Update intern manual annually.
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Create and execute didactic training schedule.
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Outcome assessment of program.
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Build and maintain relationships with regional graduate program fieldwork coordinators.
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Review contracts and ensure compliance with affiliation agreements.
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Recruit and interview new applicants etc.
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Provides individual, couples, and group counseling for students and maintains appropriate records.
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Participates in daytime on-call rotation and assists students who are in crisis and present to the center as high-risk.
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Leads Counseling Services in developing trainings to meet the clinical training needs of the center, with a focus on providing culturally competent care to a diverse student body.
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Assists Director in providing leadership in crisis intervention and prevention practices to the University community and will fill in in the Director's absence as needed.
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Works with the Director and staff to continually monitor, assess, and change, as needed, clinical systems within the counseling center.
Marginal Functions
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Participates in Outreach/Programming/Training events.
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Serve on Campus Life Committees.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field.
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Licensed in PA as psychologist, social worker, or licensed counselor.
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At least 4 years of experience, including some with young adults/college aged population.
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Must have experience supervising interns or practicum students.
Preferred:
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More than 4 years clinical experience.
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Clinical work experience in a college counseling setting.
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Experience working with an EMR system.
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Demonstrated leadership experience; coordinator/management of a program.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Demonstrated cultural competency through work experience with working with people of various backgrounds.
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Crisis Intervention: ability to handle emergency situations, conduct risk assessments (e.g., suicide risk), and develop safety/relapse prevention plans.
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Perform effective and efficient administrative responsibilities.
Notes:
- Applicant needs to have the years of clinical experience to train and supervise Master's level graduate student trainees.
Application Instructions:
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Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
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Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. NewsWorld Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.
We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.
At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.
Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Position Code: AC0177
