Sr. Clinical Social Worker/ Embedded Counselor School of Education

General Summary:

The Division of Student Health and Well-being (SHWB) of the Johns Hopkins University seek an energetic, organized, and motivated individual to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on student support and development. Reporting to the Associate Director of Training at the Homewood location of the SHWB mental health service, the Embedded Counselor will focus on providing supportive services for graduate students at the Johns Hopkins School of Education (SOE). This staff member will provide direct and indirect clinical services, psychoeducational programming, outreach, and consultation primarily on-site at the School of Education.

The successful candidate will consult and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop programs designed to serve students in the range of programs at SOE, and to reduce barriers to accessing counseling services. The Embedded Counselor will abide by the limits of confidentiality that apply to all SHWB clinical staff, and will participate in individual and group supervision and regular staff meetings at the Homewood counseling center, as well as participate in the after-hours on-call rotation that serves as back-up to ProtoCall. To best meet the needs of the SOE population, this position will occasionally be expected to work outside of the CC hours of operation.

The Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being practice group supports well-being, primary care and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University. Our integrated service delivery model provides dynamic health and well-being promotion, support and programming, student disability services including guidance and resources, and in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics as well as remote support though phone and online resources.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the professional development of a diverse team of practitioners and support staff who bring a range of intersecting identities as well as personal and professional experiences to their roles. The Johns Hopkins University comprises undergraduate and graduate students and learners from across the globe, and the division of Student Health and Well-being prioritizes innovative care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and to support the development and sustainability of well-being.

The School of Education is one of the nine divisions that comprise the Johns Hopkins University. Located near the Homewood campus, the mission of Johns Hopkins School of Education is to generate knowledge to inform policy and practice and educate society to address the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities. Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled in a range of programs including mental health counseling and master’s and doctoral programs in education with a variety of specializations and concentrations. The Embedded Counselor will be based primarily on the School of Education campus, and will work closely with their supervisor and peer practice group at the Counseling Center on the Homewood campus. It is anticipated that the person in this position will provide some services at other campus location in Baltimore and Washington, DC. Flexible hours are required at key times in the academic year including evenings and weekends.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide multiculturally informed direct clinical services, including initial consultations, intake assessments, individual counseling, group counseling, relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for students enrolled at the School of Education. These services will be primarily be provided at the SOE located near the Homewood campus.

• Create and offer psychoeducational workshops, outreach, and consultation services.

• Develop opportunities for less formal interactions with SOE students to reduce barriers to counseling. This includes offering informal drop-in hours, consultations, and participating in other campus events.

• Consult with SOE staff and faculty to proactively address the unique needs of graduate students and reduce barriers to counseling.

• Consult with the SOE Student Affairs team and collaborate with colleagues across campus to implement best practices and supportive services for SOE students.

• Work to remain current regarding the unique needs of graduate students and research supported strategies and interventions for this population.

• Attend all relevant Counseling Center meetings, including ongoing supervision and professional development programming on-site at the CC.

• Provides afterhours (as backup to ProtoCall) on-call shifts, in rotation with the rest of the clinical staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

• Must be eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland or eligible to obtain LCSW-C licensure within 1 year of hire, with exceptions.

• Two years of experience providing clinical services is required for Master’s level applicants.

• Experience providing services, including counseling, outreach, and consultation, to college and/or graduate students is strongly preferred.

* Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Ability to work with a wide range of college student presenting concerns in individual and group counseling, with special expertise and experience working with Asian & Asian-American students.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student groups.

• Ability to effectively engage audiences during presentations.

• Commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations.

• Commitment to one’s own ongoing development of multicultural competence as a professional.

• Dual-language proficiency to conduct consultation and counseling is valued but not required; Mandarin preferred.

EEO Statement:

The Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and advance these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

Accommodation Information:

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require assistance or accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.ed. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Additional Information:

• Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Starting Date: as soon as possible.

To view complete posting and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.jhu.edu and search for job title. Please include a cover letter with your application materials.

Classified Title: Sr. Clinical Social Worker
Working Title: Sr. Clinical Social Worker/ Embedded Counselor School of Education
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 5/7.5
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Counseling Center
Personnel area: University Student Services

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
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