What are the responsibilities and job description for the Triage, Consultation, and Case Management Clinician – Counseling and Psychological Services position at Carnegie Mellon University?
For more than 70 years, the Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) at Carnegie Mellon University has been addressing the mental health needs of the university community by providing confidential treatment to students and collaborating with staff, faculty and family members. CaPS helps students improve their psychological health by facilitating insight and fostering deeper understanding of their personal struggles needed to make better choices for themselves. Services at CaPS are developmental in nature, aimed at supporting students in the moment and in their personal growth and maturation over time.
Carnegie Mellon University’s CaPS team is searching for a Triage, Consultation and Case Management Clinician (full-time, 11-month position). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing essential support via weekly triage shifts, scheduled consultation appointments, and ongoing case management services to students of our diverse student population. You will also assist in the development and supervision of practicum and internship trainees.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Provides initial consultation/assessment, clinical case management, and crisis/triage services to students (on occasion, provides brief therapy & solution-focused sessions as demand or time of semester indicates)
- Provides professional consultation to university staff, faculty & parents as appropriate to support mental health needs of students.
- Collaborates with university partners for comprehensive support of students.
- Assists in supervision & development of graduate practicum & internship students.
- Attends regular staff meetings, psychiatric rounds and other meetings as deemed necessary.
- Develops and carries out outreach programs such as resident assistant training, orientation, customized workshops or groups, etc.
- Maintains timely documentation of all contacts with clients.
- Provides services that are consistent with commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Other duties as assigned.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Counseling and Psychological Services. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or general counseling required; terminal degree in a related field preferred
- 3-5 years of Mental Health Care experience required
- Must be licensed or license-eligible in PA
Requirements:
- Successful Background Check
- Child Protection Clearances
Additional Information:
- Work Posture: This position is temporarily operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in office presence three days a week. This is anticipated to change to four days a week on campus starting fall of 2024.
- Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00pm. An alternate work schedule allowing for evening and weekend hours will be required on occasion for on call or emergency rotations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Counseling and Psychological
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
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Salary : $49,600 - $62,800
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