Intercultural Specialist, Rhode Island School of Design

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JOB SUMMARY Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an Intercultural Specialist to serve as a clinical staff member within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). This role, under direction of the Director and senior level staff, provides clinical, educational, outreach, and consultation services specifically relevant to the needs of racial and ethnic minority students, in addition to generalist responsibilities. Services include routine psychological intervention, prevention, and postvention programs and services to the college community, primarily to students. The Intercultural Specialist is a highly valued member of the campus community who, with direct input and approval from the Director and/or senior level staff, provides programs and services that address cultural issues and identity development, severe mental health issues, as well as problems that are developmental and preventative in nature. This role provides routine clinical services such as initial assessment, individual and group therapy, and case disposition. In consultation with the Director or other senior level staff, responsible for crisis intervention; serving in an on-call rotation; develops, implements, and evaluates educational and prevention outreach programs; in limited circumstances, provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, parents / families, and other mental health / health care providers; and participates in department and college meetings and committees. We seek a candidate whose professional experience is aligned with advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities. CAPS provides a range of mental health services to support the unique needs of art and design students, which include objective and non-judgmental counseling, individual and group therapy, 24/7 crisis referral services, as well as tools and resources to build campus-wide awareness/understanding of mental health issues. Learn more about RISD Health and Wellness . ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides routine counseling services in the form of individual, group, and couples counseling; initial assessments; crisis appointments. Using RISD's EMR system, prepares documentation of services provided to be reviewed and approved under the direct working supervision of an independently licensed provider. Ensures record-keeping and clinical services are in regulatory and ethical compliance and meet accreditation standards. With direct input from and approval by the Director and/or senior level staff develops, recommends, coordinates, and delivers, as approved, multicultural outreach programs, services, training, and professional development on behalf of Counseling Services. Collaborates with campus partners to create and align opportunities that deepen the awareness and ensure the inclusion of minoritized populations. Evaluates the effectiveness of services, outreach, and training in issues of diversity, identity, and inclusion. Participates in case conferences, psychiatric case conferences, and staff meetings in Counseling Services. Serves in the on-call (after hours and weekend) coverage rotation. Provides limited consultation and outreach services to the RISD community. College committee service and other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Demonstrated competency providing clinical services for diverse clients, including international populations and clients along the gender and sexual orientation spectra. 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 serious concerns with direct support and guidance from senior staff. Appreciation and knowledge of intersecting identities, the process of identity development (intersectional identity development), and how this varies between individuals. Demonstrated ability to actively engage in clinical practice with students in ongoing counseling (with individuals, couples, groups), in crisis intervention, and in outreach programs. Ability to develop and deliver multicultural outreach programs, services, training, and professional development with guidance and support from Director and or senior level staff. Ability to manage a very full caseload within a time-limited clinical setting. Experience in the use of electronic/medical records systems; must be computer literate. Basic knowledge of college student development theories and practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Master's degree from an accredited program in counseling, psychology, social work, mental health, or a related field required. Minimum 1 to 8 years of group and individual counseling experience in a supervised practicum, supervised internship, or post-graduate work setting with demonstrated knowledge

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