What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multicultural and Diversity (Clinical Therapist) Fellow position at Bennington College?
Bennington College welcomes applications for a Multicultural and Diversity (Clinical Therapist) Fellow to join the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team. This full-time, licensed-eligible mental health provider will deliver therapeutic services, promote student wellbeing, and engage with the diverse student body. The Fellow will receive advanced training and professional development, emphasizing anti-racism, equity, and cultural humility. They will collaborate with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Deputy Chief Diversity Officer on anti-racism strategies. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and campus outreach. The position aims to enhance the Fellow's skills in supporting BIPOC and marginalized students. The Fellow reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services.
Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA , and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College’s approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
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Actively pursuing licensure as a Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC, LGPC, LCPC, LMHC), Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Vermont.
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Technological proficiency, especially with electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and telehealth platforms, is a plus.
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Experience serving underserved or marginalized populations, addressing equity and diversity through culturally-informed counseling, group work, or outreach.
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Strong understanding of how culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and socio-economic class impact student experiences, and the ability to incorporate this into clinical practice.
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Ability to collaborate within clinical and interdisciplinary teams.
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Willingness to assess and respond to mental health crises, and work effectively with ancillary personnel, including emergency room staff, parents, and treatment teams.
This is a one-year fellowship appointment with the potential for additional employment opportunities. The position primarily requires in-person, on-campus work during academic terms, with limited hybrid/remote opportunities. The position requires successful completion and acceptable results of a background check.
The College
Bennington College is a laboratory for innovation in higher education. At Bennington, learning and making—on campus and in the field—are inseparable, and its graduates are noted for their outsized impact on the world’s stage. This campus celebrates the ongoing making of work—shared on walls, in shows and performances, in lectures and readings, and in conversations—and believes that equity, diversity, and inclusivity are vital to a collaborative community. This position captures, contributes to, and reflects the ethos of this creative community.
Nestled at the foot of the Green Mountains in Vermont, the campus consists of approximately 370 acres. The College was named one of ten with the best architecture by Architectural Digest. From campus, it is a short drive to the cultural offerings of the northern Berkshires in Massachusetts, Albany, New York, and many of Vermont’s top recreational centers. New York City, Boston, and Burlington, Vermont are all within three and a half hours by car.
