Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) Mental Health Services at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Mental Health Services (MHS) Clinician/ Coordinator of Groups and Workshops to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative mental healthcare and supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners. The Mental Health Services Clinician/Coordinator of Groups and Workshops is part of a team of clinicians providing clinical and outreach services to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and learners across Johns Hopkins University.
Mental Health Services Clinicians participate in the full range of generalist clinical service delivery, along with specific expertise in group programs, including both treatment, support, and drop-in groups. As Coordinator of Groups and Workshops, this clinician will coordinate the schedule of groups and workshops across MHS locations, serve as a consultant to other staff, contribute to professional development activities, and develop and implement group interventions for clients and student populations. The person in this position works collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and health promotion staff, along with colleagues in Mental Health Services, to provide care that emphasizes holistic wellness and mental well-being and that leverages students' resilience and other key skills. The person in this role will collaborate with campus partners across the University through outreach and liaison activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- This position's direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the Homewood and East Baltimore clinics but may provide virtual or in-person services and supervision at other locations in Maryland or Washington, D.C.
- See minimum qualifications for required timeframes for licensure. Jurisdictions required: Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Direct Clinical Service (55-65%, depending on the time of year)
- Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
- Provides multiculturally informed direct clinical services, including goal-oriented approaches to initial consultations, intake assessments, single-session therapy, individual counseling, group and relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Organizes and coordinates a robust group programming schedule, including interpersonal process groups, support groups, workshops, and drop-in group programs.
- Utilizes both flexible and goal-oriented approaches to individual treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy, often in collaboration with treating psychiatrists.
- Collaborates with providers within SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team, including therapists, psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, case management, and disability services staff.
- Provides clinical case management to support connections to appropriate resources and bridge clients to care.
- Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.
Outreach (10%)
- Develops, implements, and integrates evaluation feedback for psycho-educational workshops and other presentations for JHU students and learners.
- Engages in opportunities for informal interactions with students to reduce barriers to counseling, which may include offering drop-in and chat hours, attending student events, and participating in a range of student-led and student-focused programs.
- Maintains a visible presence in the campus community through participation in outreach and educational activities including orientation, resource fairs, and community activities.
- Contributes to content for MHS social media and website content.
- Serves as liaison to a school, division, or department within JHU to enhance relationships with faculty, staff, students, and trainees; range of activities may include needs assessment, embedded chat or drop-in hours, participation in CARE teams, facilitating skills training or workshops, consultation, etc.
Group Program Coordination, Collaborative and Other Activities (25-35%, depending on time of year)
- Coordinates the schedule of Mental Health Services groups and workshops, including outreach to clinical staff to elicit interest forms, ensuring programs are scheduled and staffed appropriately, and reviews marketing strategies.
- Engages various campus stakeholders and student groups to determine needs for group and workshop programming topics and works with MHS staff to develop content to meet these needs.
- Remains abreast of current literature and research on student behavioral health and evidence-based intervention strategies, with a particular focus on group counseling.
- Contributes to the professional development of trainees and SHWB staff through the provision of didactic training and seminars, with a particular focus on group interventions.
- Leads or co-leads a monthly consultation group for clinicians providing group counseling.
- Participates in case consultation, student risk management, peer chart reviews, and other departmental committees as directed.
- Participates in clinical training programs; licensed psychologists will enter the pool of available individual supervisors for the APA-approved psychology internship training program after 2 years of post-licensure experience.
- Works collaboratively with campus partners to support both clinical and programmatic needs of students and learners.
- Participates in MHS recruitment and hiring processes.
- Completes documentation and administrative duties in accordance with MHS policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of anti-oppression, inclusive excellence, and diversity through involvement and participation in university and division-wide projects and initiatives.
- Specialized training and/or experience with group programming, including interpersonal process groups, support groups, and drop-in group modalities.
- Specialized training, interest, and/or experience working with one or more diverse populations is strongly preferred; examples include Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) identified students, the LGBTQ+ community, first-generation and/or limited-income students, international students, and students who identify as disabled, gender diverse, and on the neurodivergence spectrum.
- Clinical experience with presenting concerns prevalent within the student and learner population is strongly preferred; examples include identity development, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, disordered eating, co-occurring substance use disorders, sleep disorders, and ADHD.
- Experience independently executing psycho-educational presentations, programs, and events for a wide audience.
- Bilingual proficiency is highly desirable.
Additional Information (Working Conditions)
- Schedule:
- This is a 37.5 hour/week position. One evening clinic per week; additional flexible scheduling may be possible.
- This position requires evening and weekend work dependent on the programmatic needs of the University and for activities during the academic year (e.g., orientation, special events, etc.).
- One day of remote work is standard; additional remote days may be required or permitted based on operational needs.
- This is a 12-month, year-round position.
- This position is designated as a Required Attendance Employee, designated as vital to the operation of a workgroup, so may be required to work during a university closure in response to operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
- Independently licensed as a mental health provider in primary required jurisdiction(s) noted in job description prior to start date; licensure in additionally required jurisdiction(s) required within 6 months of hire.
Substitution/Equivalency
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology from an APA-accredited program and completion of an APA internship.
- If eligibility is based on a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology, post-grad experience is not required to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Recent doctoral graduate hires must obtain licensure as a psychologist in a minimum of one required jurisdiction(s) noted in job description within 12 months of hire; licensure in additional required jurisdictions required within 2 years of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree (DSW, Ph.D., Psy.D. or relevant terminal degree) from an accredited program.
- Licensed as a psychologist in required jurisdiction(s) noted in the job description or license-eligible (must obtain licensure in required jurisdiction(s) within 6 months of hire).
- Clinical experience in a university setting strongly preferred.
Classified Title: Mental Health Services Clinician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Mental Health Services Clinician / Coordinator of Groups and Workshops
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (targeted hiring range 80-95k; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / 08:30am - 05:00pm (varies, some evenings possible)
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Counseling Center
Personnel area: University Student Services
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