Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

As a temporary member of Counseling Services, the successful candidate will provide mental health services for diverse student population until June 30, 2025. Counseling Clinician will also work collaboratively as a member of the Wellness Center team to support students at UMass Lowell.

UML CS Staff provide culturally competent clinical services including triage screenings, intake evaluations, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, brief individual, couples, and group counseling/psychotherapy, and community referrals for mental health and/or psychiatric treatment. Initiate voluntary and involuntary hospitalization of at risk students as clinically indicated and coordinate care with UML Police/EMS or psychiatric crisis team as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Master’s degree in clinical social work, mental health counseling, clinical psychology or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of best practices in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, risk assessment, and suicide prevention.
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to provide multiculturally competent clinical services to a diverse student population.
• Experience in working with developmental issues common to the 18-25 year old college/university student population.
• Current independent license (LICSW, LMHC, Psychologist) to practice in relevant clinical/counseling or social work field in the U.S. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.   

Please include a resume with your application.  Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.