Clinician

About Holy Family University

Holy Family University is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth founded in 1954. The University is a private institution in the Catholic tradition with campus locations in Philadelphia and Newtown PA. The main campus is nestled in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia that is vibrant and just minutes from the excitement of Center City. The Newtown campus is located in Bucks County surrounded by nature and a step away from parks, farmers’ markets and great dining.

One of the best parts of Holy Family University is our welcoming atmosphere--and that's not by chance. Our mission centers on creating an environment that encourages all members to get to know one another, learn from one another, and experience a range of perspectives and worldviews. Our community is strong because of this.

University Benefits

Holy Family University takes pride in offering a range of meaningful and flexible benefits designed to promote the health and wellness of our employees. In support of the diverse needs of our employees, we offer our part-time employees the following benefits.

403(b) Retirement Plan
Time Off: Personal, Sick and Vacation Days
Tuition Remission: Undergraduate accelerated learning courses that align with your position and/or professional development plans.
Credit Union

Position Summary

Holy Family University is seeking a part-time Clinician to provide direct clinical services to undergraduate and graduate students across the Philadelphia Main and Newtown campuses. The position involves up to 24 hours per week focusing on short-term individual counseling, consultation with faculty and staff, and shared crisis on-call duties to ensure continuity of care. In addition to clinical services, the clinician will support mental health outreach and tabling events, engage the community in training and workshops, and participate in campus-wide visit and orientation days.

This role offers a highly flexible work environment designed to accommodate various working hours and scheduling needs, including the option to structure the position as a 10, 11, or 12-month appointment. While the role is primarily in-person, it is eligible for a flexible work arrangement that may include telehealth or remote work. The ideal schedule would allow for two-days per week at the Philadelphia Main Campus and one-day per week at the Newtown East campus in Newtown, PA Candidates must be proficient in the technology required to support a flexible, multi-location work environment.

The employee must understand and embrace the mission of Catholic higher education and must commit to the mission, goals, and objectives of Holy Family University in word and deed.

Essential Functions

Job duties that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, and may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This position description is illustrative and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this position.

Provide direct clinical services to university undergraduate and graduate students. Conduct and document short-term individual counseling.
Consult with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding students of concern.
Coach colleagues through the referral to counseling process.
Support mental health efforts on both the Philadelphia Main and Newtown (East and West) campuses.
Collaborate with clinical staff in providing continuity of care and follow up for students with significant and emergent emotional and psychological needs.
Consult with parents, treatment providers, faculty, academic Deans, Residence Life staff, off-campus Counseling Services, other campus offices and students, when appropriate and with appropriate authorization, in order to provide quality care to students. Make referrals to off-campus therapists, clinics, or hospitals, when appropriate.
Maintenance of thorough and prompt documentation into the record keeping system.
Participate in providing educational, outreach and prevention programs originating from Counseling Services.
Initiate and participate in campus wide events, visit days and orientation activities.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.

General Expectations

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the core values of the University. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with and work with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees must follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.

If an alternative work location is permitted or should become necessary, the employee must be able to perform all parts of this job description while working away from the office, on campus or a combination, and be proficient or willing to become proficient in the technology needed to work away from the office.

Education & Experience Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling or Psychology or Social Work.
Minimum one-year experience in behavioral health providing direct clinical patient services.
Preferred case management, triage and/or intake assessment experience.
Preferred experience with risk assessment, safety planning and short-term crisis management.
Working knowledge of ethical standards and laws that pertain to mental health and college mental health, such as HIPM, FERPA and ADA.
Preferred experience working with a diverse population.
Active PA license. LPC or LCSW.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to follow university policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community.
Ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team.
Experience in maintaining confidentiality and highly sensitive information.
Knowledge of and ability to follow University and Counseling Services policies and procedures.
Ability to multi-task and manage large levels of information in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to attend to detail and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and composure in crisis situations.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain constant alertness, quick thinking, and continual sound judgment.

Work Environment

Operates in an office environment that may have frequent interruptions. The area is well-lit, temperature controlled and free from hazards. Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.

Physical Requirements

Communicates frequently, in person, over the phone, or via a computer. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communication. Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity is needed to operate a computer keyboard. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.

For more details on our commitment to nondiscrimination.

We invite qualified applicants to view our open positions and apply directly at our career center by submitting a cover letter and resume.