Assistant Director of Outreach Programming/Neurodiversity Specialist

3 weeks ago

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Clark University Full time
Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Tue Aug Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Clark University's Center for Counseling and Personal Growth (CPG), the Assistant Director of Outreach Programming/Neurodiversity Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, organizing and conducting outreach programming to the student body, faculty and staff as well as providing psycho-educational training and clinical supervision to graduate trainees. This individual will provide direct clinical mental health counseling services to enrolled students in both undergraduate and graduate schools, including: individual and group counseling; case management; crisis intervention; and on-call duties with the other professional counseling staff on a rotating basis.

The Assistant Director of Outreach Programming/Neurodiversity Specialist will be responsible for creating outreach programs, workshops, staff trainings for counseling center colleagues and therapy groups in support of neurodiverse students. The clinician in this position will serve as the consultant for campus partners related to issues regarding neurodiversity.

The successful candidate should be self-motivated and will have a demonstrated understanding of the developmental issues of college students. Expertise in working with neurodiverse clients is essential. Experience providing counseling services to diverse populations including students of color, international students, and LGBTQ students is highly desirable. A strong demonstrated commitment to diversity and multicultural competency is expected.

All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging.

This is a 10-month position from August 1 - May 31 annually, with excellent benefits such as health insurance (covering 12 months), generous retirement plan, family tuition benefits, and three weeks paid vacation.

Job Requirements:

Candidates must have a master's or doctoral degree in psychology or social work, preferably with past training experience at a college counseling center. Must have independent licensure (LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD/PhD) within the state of Massachusetts (or is license eligible within a year). Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus. Self-motivated and will have a demonstrated understanding of the developmental issues of college students.

Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here .

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