Staff Clinician George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks two full time clinicians (1 FTE with benefits), to join our team as Staff Clinicians. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.Counseling and Psychological Services supports students through ethical and responsive care and prevention. We foster the well-being of the diverse Mason community through psychological, learning, outreach, and consultation services. We provide high-quality training to emerging mental health professionals. We are committed to excellence in psychological and learning services by promoting student safety, enhancing emotional growth, and supporting academic success.The successful candidate will understand the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education and the workplace. This will be combined with a comprehensive understanding of intersectionality and the lived experiences of diverse students.Responsibilities:Provides full range of clinical services including individual and group counseling, initial consultations, crisis intervention including after-hours consultation, and case management services;Provides consultation services to students/faculty/staff/family/others;Provides prevention, community education and outreach programming;Participates in training activities such as providing individual supervision, co-leading and supervising therapy groups, providing trainee seminars, and contributing in the trainee selection processes;Coordinates referrals between CAPS and university or community service providers;Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CAPS' multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations;Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and CAPS policies; reviews client records to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered;Attends and participates in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned;Participates on CAPS and university committees as assigned; andAdditional duties as assigned; omission of specific duties does not preclude supervisor from assigning specific duties not listed above if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.Required Qualifications:Earned doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work;Independently licensed as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor, or Social Worker in Virginia, or ability to obtain independent licensure within four months of start date (Please note: Virginia does not require post-doctoral hours for licensure as a Psychologist);Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting with clients presenting in acute distress; Experience providing clinical consultation with campus and/or key stakeholders; and,Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and experience effectively working with diverse populations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a university counseling center.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number FA21JZ at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter that identifies your interest and qualifications for this position, a resume/CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information. This position will remain open until filled. Please note: The university is closed for winter break from 12/18/21 to 1/2/22. Applications will be reviewed when the university re-opens.

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