Rhode Island School of Design
Associate Director of Clinical Care, CAPS
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Job Summary
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Care to join Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a range of mental health services to help RISD students improve emotional, interpersonal, and academic functioning,
The Associate Director of Clinical Care, CAPS provides input and makes recommendations for the effective and efficient administrative, clinical, consultative, and outreach functions of CAPS. Provide consultation and oversight on sensitive, challenging, and more acute clinical cases, in consultation with the Director. Provide urgent clinical services during regular hours of operation.
Attend administrative meetings, participate on relevant committees, and provide input and recommendations to enhance the general operational flow of clinical services. Provide on call coverage, crisis intervention, psycho-educational programming, community liaison and referrals, data collection, assessment and evaluation, and reports as needed. Serve as the Administrator-in-Charge when the Director and/or the Associate Director of Training is absent or unavailable.
Responsible for responding to the mental health needs of RISD students. Under minimal guidance from the Director. Provide a full range of culturally informed clinical and administrative services to support the psychological health of a culturally diverse and creative student body at RISD. Deliver consultation and training to faculty and staff in the RISD community.
Essential Functions:Provides culturally informed case management and referral services to all RISD students, including needs assessments; creates support plans for students and conducts appropriate follow up.Assists Director with clinical and administrative management of caseloads and preparation of administrative reports.Facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations as well post-hospitalization communication with students, hospitals, and campus partners.Supervises Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 clinical staff, as assigned.As a member of the Counseling Center Administrative Team, provides daily consultation to staff.Serve in the CAPS on-call rotation for the college to provide direction on responding to student crises and offering time-sensitive consultation.Represents CAPS on relevant multidisciplinary teams on campus.Maintain a list of referral resources for students.Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
A Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or a master's degree in counseling (or related field) with at least 7 years of experience post-licensure in mental health settings; or a doctorate in counseling, clinical, or psychology from an APA-accredited program with at least 2 years of experience post-licensure in mental health settings.At least 4-7 years of clinical supervisory experience required.Must be licensed or license-eligible as an LICSW, LMHC, or Psychologist in Rhode Island (i.e. must file for licensure in Rhode Island immediately upon hire and obtain license in accordance with RI State Board of Health prevailing standards and schedules).Demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation.Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation.Demonstrated competency providing clinical services for diverse or marginalized clients, including international populations and clients who identify along the gender and sexual orientation spectra.Demonstrated experience with considering and implementing social justice elements into training and practice from a systemic standpoint.Demonstrated competency in managing and responding to crisis and emergency clinical situations.Demonstrated experience providing clinical services for the wide range of presenting issues seen in college students, including assessing and managing risk and the treatment of acute concerns (e.g., eating disorders, self-harm).Appreciation and knowledge of the process of intersectional identity development.Ability to manage a very full caseload within a time-limited clinical setting.Ability to manage crisis situations, including suicidality and danger to others.Highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.Strong outreach, consultation, and written and verbal communication skills.Must be computer literate
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
550EX
Work Modality
Hybrid Eligible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Salary Grade Structure
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
For internal use only - Job Family:Counseling & Psychological Services
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Care to join Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a range of mental health services to help RISD students improve emotional, interpersonal, and academic functioning,
The Associate Director of Clinical Care, CAPS provides input and makes recommendations for the effective and efficient administrative, clinical, consultative, and outreach functions of CAPS. Provide consultation and oversight on sensitive, challenging, and more acute clinical cases, in consultation with the Director. Provide urgent clinical services during regular hours of operation.
Attend administrative meetings, participate on relevant committees, and provide input and recommendations to enhance the general operational flow of clinical services. Provide on call coverage, crisis intervention, psycho-educational programming, community liaison and referrals, data collection, assessment and evaluation, and reports as needed. Serve as the Administrator-in-Charge when the Director and/or the Associate Director of Training is absent or unavailable.
Responsible for responding to the mental health needs of RISD students. Under minimal guidance from the Director. Provide a full range of culturally informed clinical and administrative services to support the psychological health of a culturally diverse and creative student body at RISD. Deliver consultation and training to faculty and staff in the RISD community.
Essential Functions:Provides culturally informed case management and referral services to all RISD students, including needs assessments; creates support plans for students and conducts appropriate follow up.Assists Director with clinical and administrative management of caseloads and preparation of administrative reports.Facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations as well post-hospitalization communication with students, hospitals, and campus partners.Supervises Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 clinical staff, as assigned.As a member of the Counseling Center Administrative Team, provides daily consultation to staff.Serve in the CAPS on-call rotation for the college to provide direction on responding to student crises and offering time-sensitive consultation.Represents CAPS on relevant multidisciplinary teams on campus.Maintain a list of referral resources for students.Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
A Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) or a master's degree in counseling (or related field) with at least 7 years of experience post-licensure in mental health settings; or a doctorate in counseling, clinical, or psychology from an APA-accredited program with at least 2 years of experience post-licensure in mental health settings.At least 4-7 years of clinical supervisory experience required.Must be licensed or license-eligible as an LICSW, LMHC, or Psychologist in Rhode Island (i.e. must file for licensure in Rhode Island immediately upon hire and obtain license in accordance with RI State Board of Health prevailing standards and schedules).Demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation.Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation.Demonstrated competency providing clinical services for diverse or marginalized clients, including international populations and clients who identify along the gender and sexual orientation spectra.Demonstrated experience with considering and implementing social justice elements into training and practice from a systemic standpoint.Demonstrated competency in managing and responding to crisis and emergency clinical situations.Demonstrated experience providing clinical services for the wide range of presenting issues seen in college students, including assessing and managing risk and the treatment of acute concerns (e.g., eating disorders, self-harm).Appreciation and knowledge of the process of intersectional identity development.Ability to manage a very full caseload within a time-limited clinical setting.Ability to manage crisis situations, including suicidality and danger to others.Highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.Strong outreach, consultation, and written and verbal communication skills.Must be computer literate
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
550EX
Work Modality
Hybrid Eligible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Salary Grade Structure
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
For internal use only - Job Family:Counseling & Psychological Services