Tufts University

Staff Clinician

Tufts University$72K — $108K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Psychology or LICSW required; licensed/license-eligible in Massachusetts.
  • Experience in brief therapy with college students/young adults.
  • Strong background addressing common college-related issues (e.g., anxiety, trauma, substance abuse).
  • Experience working with diverse populations (students of color, LGBTQ+) essential.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to handle a variety of identity-related issues.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a range of psychological services including individual and group counseling.
  • Conduct assessments related to student mental health and academic needs.
  • Participate in crisis management and emergency psychological interventions.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation per policy and ethical standards.
  • Engage in community outreach and campus mental health initiatives.
  • Join in training, supervision, and orientation activities for staff and new students.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule requiring at least 3 days on campus.
  • Access to in-service training opportunities.
  • Participation in 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
  • Engagement in team collaboration and professional development.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse populations and support underrepresented groups.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

The Staff Clinician provides a full range of psychological services to the Tufts University community, working with diverse populations including, but not limited to African American and other students of color, LGBTQ+ students, as well as students of different ethnicities, immigration histories, and intersecting identities. Provides clinical services including assessment, individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, as well as liaison/outreach activities, and community consultation. Participates in 24-hour emergency on-call rotations, involving telephone and/or face-to-face after-hours evaluations when necessary. Participates and presents in in-service trainings; may participate in supervision of postgraduate trainees.

  • Provides full range of psychological services to students, including group treatment, individual assessment and treatment, referral, crisis management, and consultation to parents and members of the Tufts community. Participates in mandated assessments related to medical leave, re-entry and medical/mental health accommodations.
  • Administrative responsibilities including utilization of electronic medical record systems for scheduling and documentation; completion and maintenance of clinical documentation in accordance with CMHS policies and procedures and in accordance with all relevant ethical and legal standards; participation in team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as required; awareness of and utilization of legal and ethical principles, best practices, and current developments in the field.
  • Participates in community outreach/liaison and training activities and programs. Participates in relevant meetings on campus where mental health is an issue. Participates in Orientation activities for incoming students.
  • Provides emergency psychological services to Tufts community, including direct assessment and crisis management, assessing students for suicidality and harm to others, as well as other safety concerns and hospitalization when indicated. In emergencies, coordinates with other campus services including police, TUHS staff, Residential Life and Learning, Deans, and other members of the Tufts community, as well as parents.


What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • Doctorate in Psychology, LICSW required, current LICSW in Massachusetts, or licensed/license-eligible Massachusetts Psychologist Provider required
  • Massachusetts Psychologist Provider; clinical experience involving brief therapy with a college student/young adult population; strong generalist experience working with a variety of issues common in college populations including stress and anxiety management, eating and body image issues, sexual and other forms of trauma, substance abuse, non-suicidal self-injury, suicidality, depression and mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, etc.
  • Demonstrated training and experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to African American and other students of color, LGBQ+ students, as well as students of different ethnicities and immigration histories
  • Demonstrated cultural competency
  • Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotation and other after-hours campus activities

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

This is a hybrid position expected to be on campus at least 3 days per week.

Pay Range

Minimum $72,500.00, Midpoint $90,700.00, Maximum $108,900.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About Tufts University

Tufts University is a private research university in Massachusetts that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields, including arts and sciences, engineering, medicine, and law. The university has several campuses throughout Massachusetts and a campus in France. Tufts was founded in 1852 and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The university is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment and to conducting research that addresses global challenges.
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