Staff Therapist (10-month, full-time)

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the 10-month position of Staff Therapist, specialized in servicing Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Students.  The Staff Therapist is responsible for the provision of clinical mental health services to the student community.  The Staff Therapist will be a resource for and work in close collaboration with staff and faculty.  Must be able to work independently to handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy. May supervise other clerical and student employees.

Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. Appropriate licensure or license-eligible in Maryland required. For social workers, LCSW-C required, for counselors; LCPC required. Minimum of two years of experience in managing response to crisis situations and working as part of a therapeutic support team. Ability to use an EMR system (Titanium) and HIPPA compliant Zoom features. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college.  Undergraduate and residential in nature, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600, St. Mary's emphasizes excellence in teaching.  The institution was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1997.  The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences, and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references, and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/105217.  Questions may be directed to Jessica Jolly at 240-895-4289.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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