Staff Psychotherapist (Lancaster)

Position Title:Staff Psychotherapist (Lancaster)

Time Type:Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:Under the direction of the Director of Student Life (Lancaster), and the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Staff Psychotherapist provides general counseling and wellness resources for the student body at the Lancaster location. With a clinical background in psychology, counseling, and/or social work, this position is critical for student success and retention, acting as a liaison between the University and the student and connecting the student with external resources to aid in their overall well-being. Duties will include (but are not limited to) individual counseling, group counseling, crisis and behavioral intervention, outreach programming and psychoeducation, and consultation with faculty/staff and outside mental health providers.

Provides culturally-informed individual counseling to students whose personal situations may be impacting academic performance; includes intake evaluations, goal-focused therapy, crisis intervention, and/or referral to appropriate outside services/resources based on assessment/evaluation.

Serves as a first line of support for students in crisis at the Lancaster location.

Promotes self-care, mental health, and well-being to the Lancaster campus community through outreach, psychoeducation, and programming around mental health and wellness topics; may assist with similar programming at the Hawk Hill and University City locations.

Informs supervisors of emerging trends among student’s health and well-being to ensure resources are deployed appropriately.

Interfaces with faculty and staff from various departments/programs to provide intervention and care for the student body.

Acts as a liaison alongside the Health and Well-being Administrator to refer students to outside well-being resources.

Assists with the development of the health and well-being information shared on the Lancaster location’s website.

Demonstrates commitment to and experience in working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations (BIPOC students, students identifying as LGBTQIA+, and others), and collaborates with campus partners to provide multi-tiered support for these students.

Maintains confidential and accurate student documentation, ensuring that all legal and ethical requirements, as well as SJU policies, are met.

Maintains Professional Ethics in all areas, based on Ethical Code applicable to their degree/license.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Serves as a secondary point person within the Health & Wellness Suite, to answer questions and provide general customer service to guests of the suite.

Supports other staff members in the Health & Wellness Suite, such as student employees, volunteers, and contracted personnel.

Represents Student Life and Health & Well-being Services on various committees including (but not limited to) the Invisible Safety Net, Behavioral Intervention Team, or Health, Safety & Security.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work is required.

A minimum of one year of post-licensure professional experience is required.

Current PA State licensure as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as a mental health care provider in higher education.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

The position may require long periods spent sitting in front of a computer.

In addition, weekend and after-hours work may be required.

This is a temporary position.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call . To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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