Licensed Clinician, Counseling Services

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 and their dependents. Our comprehensive benefits and resources focus on physical, mental and financial wellness to include medical, prescription, dental and vision. We did not stop there; we also offer our employees the following fringe benefits and more.

Commuter Benefits: Transit and park benefits through pre-tax payroll deductions
403(b) Retirement: Discretionary match up to 5%; vested immediately
Time Off: 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days and a week off for Winter Break
Tuition Benefits: Employees or dependents pursuing a first Undergraduate Degree receive 100% tuition remission; employees pursuing a first Master’s or Doctoral degree, receive 100% tuition remission; eligible dependents pursuing a first Master’s or Doctoral degree, receive 50% tuition discount.
Alpha House: 50% Discount for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervising Clinician, the Licensed Clinician will provide ongoing clinical services to the students of the University. Additionally, they will manage crisis intervention and care coordination for students, and take primary leadership in intake and crisis assessment, triage services, case management, and referral coordination at the Counseling Center. The Clinician will assess risk related to students in apparent urgent distress/crisis, coordinate initial clinical disposition, and implement necessary follow-up, including coordination within the Counseling Center and with other campus and community mental health providers, case managers, and stakeholders. Lastly, the Clinician will be utilized in supporting the ongoing needs of the Counseling Center.

This role will be responsible for continuing to build upon and maintain the Counseling Center's existing referral network of providers by initiating and maintaining ongoing relationships with community mental health providers, services and hospitals, and will facilitate referral for students requiring ongoing treatment, and coordinate successful continuation of care for students after referral. In addition, the Counselor will be expected to coordinate mental health treatment to other higher levels of care including the facilitation of hospitalizations when clinically indicated.

This role is an integral part of a mental health team providing direct consultation, assessment, counseling services, and emergency mental health care to students, as well as outreach and training to the Holy Family University community. Lastly, the position requires an element of on call duty coverage that occurs at night and on weekends.

Flexible work location arrangement is appropriate for this role; in-person and remote work available. Flexible scheduling of work hours, in partnership with supervisor, will be necessary to best suit the growing campus mental health needs. Role will serve both the Philadelphia Main Campus, as well at the Newtown (Bucks County) campus locations; weekly in-person presence at both locations may be necessary.

Direct Reports

No direct reports.

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.

Coordinate triage/intake coverage and case management services.
Conduct brief triage screenings, timely evaluations, and management of students who screen positive for suicide risk.
Provide risk assessments and crisis intervention management services.
Perform initial intake assessments appointments at the Counseling Center and make case dispositions for treatment.
Responsible for providing case management to student clients to provide seamless coordination of care.
Collaborate with other staff in providing continuity of care and follow up for students with significant and emergent emotional and psychological needs.
Consult with parents, families and support persons, 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.
Case management and support as needed for students referred to long-term treatment and those with severe and/or chronic conditions.
Coordination of psychiatric hospitalization, including aiding in the transition back to campus.
Coordination of the student referral processes to include aiding staff in finding appropriate resources and treatment locations, as well as ensuring that clients are appropriately assessed, successfully referred, and pursuing treatment recommendations.
Maintenance of thorough and prompt documentation into the record keeping system.
Oversight for and coordination of documents and their dissemination related to clinical responsibilities.
Build relationships with off campus partners such as mental health treatment providers, and offices that support social well-being.
Participate in providing educational, outreach and prevention programs originating from Counseling Services.
Provide training to university stakeholders about triage processes, provision of triage services, and hospitalization procedures.
Provide direct services to students and maintain a case load on a weekly basis.
Coordinate and participate in on-call and after-hours coverage.

Non-Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Any other duties as assigned.

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

Required:

Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology or Social Work. Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Behavioral health providing direct clinical patient services with at least 1 year of experience in a college counseling center or IOP/PHP/inpatient setting.
Case management, triage and/or intake assessment experience.
Comfort with risk assessment, safety planning, short-term crisis management.
A working knowledge of ethical standards and laws that pertain to mental health and college mental health, such as HIPAA, FERPA and ADA.
Knowledge of community mental health resources and facilities.
Prior experience and comfort working with a diverse population.

Preferred:

Knowledge of and familiarity with insurance providers and networks.
Prior experience providing outreach and or referral services.
Prior work with adolescents and young adults.
Experience with substance abuse.
Experience with DBT techniques.
Experience in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team.
Experience in maintaining confidentiality and highly sensitive information.
Experience working as part of a dynamic team and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues, with a supportive approach to colleagues.
Knowledge of and ability to follow University and Counseling Services policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania. License Eligible will be considered depending on relevant experience.

Other important information

Coordinate and participate in on-call and after-hours coverage.

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.

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