Staff Clinician & Outreach Coordinator

Department Counseling Center Office Position Summary This staff clinician position is a full-time, 12-month, role that is independently licensed as a Psychologist or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the primary responsibility of providing mental health services to currently enrolled students. The position will report to the Executive Director of the Counseling Center.  In addition to carrying a clinical caseload, the Coordinator of Outreach Services (COS) is a staff clinician who serves an additional specialized role in partnering with the Executive Director and the administrative team to enhance campus visibility of the Counseling Center as an important resource and coordinating efforts to provide stigma reduction and educational programs across campus.  Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of over 55% first generation students and over 45% students of color. Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. IND208 Duties/Responsibilities 60% - Direct Provision of Clinical Services/Training Provide short term, goal focused, clinical services to students, including initial screenings, walk-ins, triage, intakes, individual counseling, group therapy, crisis interventions, and consultation services at the highest legal and ethical levels.  Support the Counseling Center training program in all areas with education and expertise, including providing seminars, workshops, consultation, and clinical supervision to graduate student trainees. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all service contacts as required by center policies and procedures and abide by professional standards, state law, and confidentiality guidelines. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on Counseling Center’s multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations. 25% - Outreach, Facilitatorship, and Indirect Services Support the Counseling Center’s Outreach Program by providing stigma reduction/educational outreach programs to students/staff/faculty. Support Counseling Center departmental goals and initiatives, including campus suicide prevention training. Attend and contribute to team meetings, outreach events, comm…