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The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the Supervising Physician and other Nurse Practitioners to provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to full-time Babson undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students from the Olin College of Engineering.

The Health and Wellness portfolio in the Division of Student Affairs includes Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Wellness & Prevention Services, the Peers On Wellness (POW) peer health education program, Religious & Spiritual Life, and the Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team. We provide collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive health and wellness services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. We offer prevention and education initiatives, confidential intervention and treatment services, pastoral care, and student-centered advocacy to address undergraduate and graduate students’ mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat acute medical conditions and prescribe appropriate medications following established guidelines, which include obtaining thorough history, performing a physical exam, and obtaining pertinent lab data.
• Assess and manage chronic health problems and on-going health maintenance issues. This includes developing appropriate treatment recommendations and/or medication, following established medical guidelines.
• Refer to appropriate outside clinical consultants/specialists as necessary and follow-up on these referrals.
• Communicate appropriate follow-up measures to be taken and rationale for these.  This includes follow-up on abnormal lab results.
• Provide counseling/education to students to achieve and maintain optimal health.
• Collaborate with other members of the Health & Wellness team on various outreach programs and prevention initiatives.
• Assist in publicizing the Health Services as a resource on health-related issues to the Babson community.
• Communicate effectively to ensure student/patient comfort in clinical situations.
• Participate in other Student Affairs activities and committees.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.Supervises:
N/AEducation Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. MSN requiredPosition Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:
• A minimum of 1-3 years as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse/NP in Massachusetts;
current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner; current Massachusetts and Federal prescribing authorization; and CPR certification.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position.
• Ability to interact with students, parents and health services staff.
• Must have a passion for college health with knowledge of student development.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A) methodology; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as experience with electronic medical records.Working Conditions:
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Shifts are Mondays – Thursdays from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; summer hours/school not in session hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. This is a temporary , academic year position (42 weeks) through early June 2021.

For more information: https://babson.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/job/Babson-Park/Nurse-Practitioner–Temporary-_R0009630-1

The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the Supervising Physician and other Nurse Practitioners to provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to full-time Babson undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students from the Olin College of Engineering.

The Health and Wellness portfolio in the Division of Student Affairs includes Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Wellness & Prevention Services, the Peers On Wellness (POW) peer health education program, Religious & Spiritual Life, and the Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team. We provide collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive health and wellness services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. We offer prevention and education initiatives, confidential intervention and treatment services, pastoral care, and student-centered advocacy to address undergraduate and graduate students’ mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and treat acute medical conditions and prescribe appropriate medications following established guidelines, which include obtaining thorough history, performing a physical exam, and obtaining pertinent lab data.
• Assess and manage chronic health problems and on-going health maintenance issues. This includes developing appropriate treatment recommendations and/or medication, following established medical guidelines.
• Refer to appropriate outside clinical consultants/specialists as necessary and follow-up on these referrals.
• Communicate appropriate follow-up measures to be taken and rationale for these.  This includes follow-up on abnormal lab results.
• Provide counseling/education to students to achieve and maintain optimal health.
• Collaborate with other members of the Health & Wellness team on various outreach programs and prevention initiatives.
• Assist in publicizing the Health Services as a resource on health-related issues to the Babson community.
• Communicate effectively to ensure student/patient comfort in clinical situations.
• Participate in other Student Affairs activities and committees.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.Supervises:
N/AEducation Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. MSN requiredPosition Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:
• A minimum of 1-3 years as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse/NP in Massachusetts;
current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner; current Massachusetts and Federal prescribing authorization; and CPR certification.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must maintain both throughout time in the position.
• Ability to interact with students, parents and health services staff.
• Must have a passion for college health with knowledge of student development.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A) methodology; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel as well as experience with electronic medical records.Working Conditions:
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Shifts are Mondays – Thursdays from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; summer hours/school not in session hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

For more information: https://babson.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/job/Babson-Park/Nurse-Practitioner_R0009629

Job Description Summary

The Director of the Health & Wellness Services is a member of the WPI Dean of Students staff and reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Development. The Director is responsible for the financial, operational, clinical, and personnel activities of the Health Services department. This includes outpatient care, community health services, and laboratory services. The Director supervises departmental professional and support staff.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support the academic mission of the university through understanding and appreciating the health care and developmental needs of a diverse young adult population.
• Responsible for direct patient care for students including managing acute, recurrent and chronic health issues. Conduct preventative health screening for women and men including family planning, STD testing and counseling. Order and interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests and prescribe medications when appropriate.
• Develop, update and implement clinical protocols for advanced practice with the collaborating physician based on current evidence based guidelines.
• Direct quality improvement and assessment to achieve optimal outcomes as outlined in the American College Health Association Recommended Standards for a College Health Program.
• Develop, communicate, and implement protocols for communicable disease prevention and management and emergency preparedness for public health related issues.
• Recruit, select, train, and supervise professional and support staff in administrative and clinical functions.
• Coordinate medical residents’ clinical rotation and training.
• Serve as clinical faculty for graduate nurse practitioner students and nursing students.
• Maintain health records on all students, including compliance with Massachusetts State Immunization requirements.
• Develop and monitor department budget. Develop line item budget for functions and services and monitor budget expenditures by processing invoices and reviewing monthly budget reports. Complete budget variance reports for departmental budget in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the negotiation of the yearly contractual agreements for physician coverage.
• Serve as an active participant in the annual student health insurance bid process which requires knowledge of QSHIP standards and current regulatory issues.
• Prepare statistical reports for the Associate Dean of Development including utilization of health services by students.
• Maintain updated web site including preventative health information.
• Participate in unit, divisional and university committees as appropriate.
• Serve as Institutional representative to the New England College Health Association and the American College Health Association.
• Review and respond to lab results as needed during off hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure to practice in Massachusetts as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Nurse Practitioner certification, including MCSR, and DEA prescriptive authority.
• Three to five years administrative and supervisory experience in health services administration, preferably in a college health setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA and other healthcare regulatory issues.
• Experience with computerized health information, ICD-9 coding, EMR’s
• Excellent critical thinking and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of others in clinical and administrative functions.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including planning, establishing priorities, and multi-tasking.

For more information, please go to: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Director-Nurse-Practitioner_R0000935

Institution:

Bard College at Simon’s Rock, in Great Barrington, MA, is the nation’s only four-­‐year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences for secondary school age students. Simon’s Rock students enroll in college early, typically at the age of 16, and complete an academic program leading to the two-­‐year Associate of Arts and four-­‐year Bachelor of Arts degrees.  In addition, Bard Academy educates students in the 9th and 10th grades with the plan to enter the early college by the 11th grade. The position is a unique opportunity for those interested in working directly with students in a vibrant, intellectual, residential community.

Position Overview:

The College is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the multi-­‐disciplinary team at the Wellness Center, which encompasses student health and counseling services. The person would serve as a primary care provider within health services working with three nurses. The position includes a combination of direct service, supervision, coordination and training, reporting to the Director of the Wellness Center. The position encompasses full time responsibilities Monday-­‐Friday, during the 10-­‐month academic year and participation in shared on-­‐call duties, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide inclusive, comprehensive and preventive medical/nursing care within the scope of practice, including initiating and interpreting laboratory work and ordering necessary diagnostic imaging, while adhering to Best Practice Standards that are endorsed by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and relevant licensure standards.
• Consult with and/or make referrals to medical specialists and/or allied health personnel, when
• Mentor health services staff to ensure satisfactory student
• Work effectively in a team environment and participate in quality improvement
• Manage and direct any medical emergency or concern that might arise on campus in collaboration with the
• Collaborate and coordinate with family, administration, residential staff, faculty and outside providers, as needed and
• Collaborate and coordinate with counseling staff regarding mental health concerns for identified
• Review, on a regular basis, all student cases with the Medical
• Assist in the training, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff within area of responsibility.
• Provide AMA and ACHA endorsed educational information and training to
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other administrative duties, as
• Participate in college committees upon request or
• Maintain all ongoing Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain an active clinical license in the State of
• Create and maintain accurate and complete medical records within the confidentiality requirements of HIPAA and FERPA

Qualifications:

• Commitment to inclusion, culturally competent practice and working with under-­‐ represented
• Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and the appropriate internship and/or
• Two or more years of experience in a family practice, internal medicine and/or public health clinic
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted license to practice in Massachusetts, or proof of certification within 30 days of hire
• § Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within an engaged and collaborative team.
• § Experience and interest in working with adolescents and emerging adults.
• § Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• § History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline.

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Excellent benefits provided.

Application Information: Bard College at Simon’s Rock Job Opportunity

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest, resume and three references to Alison Abrams, wellnesscenter@simons-­‐rock.edu with “Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant” in the subject line. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on a background search.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to inclusion, culturally competent practice and working with under-­‐ represented
• Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and the appropriate internship and/or
• Two or more years of experience in a family practice, internal medicine and/or public health clinic
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted license to practice in Massachusetts, or proof of certification within 30 days of hire
• § Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within an engaged and collaborative team.
• § Experience and interest in working with adolescents and emerging adults.
• § Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• § History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline.

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Excellent benefits provided.

Application Information: Bard College at Simon’s Rock Job Opportunity

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest, resume and three references to Alison Abrams, wellnesscenter@simons-­‐rock.edu with “Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant” in the subject line. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on a background search.

The Office Manager provides primary support for the Director and Associate Director of Health Services. In addition, the Office Manager is responsible for the daily administrative operation of Health Services providing general administrative support which includes acting as office manager and as the key support staff to the clinicians.
Babson Health and Wellness: The Health and Wellness portfolio in the Division of Student Affairs includes Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Wellness & Prevention Services, the Peers On Wellness (POW) peer health education program, Religious & Spiritual Life, and the Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team. We provide collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive health and wellness services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. We offer prevention and education initiatives, confidential intervention and treatment services, pastoral care, and student-centered advocacy to address undergraduate and graduate students’ mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary support person for the Director and Associate Director of Health Services as well as general office support for the clinicians.
Acts as office manager for Health Services which includes developing and maintaining operating practices such as record keeping systems, forms control, and creating new systems and/or revising established procedures that ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the office.
Works with vendor of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) database regarding any technical issues that clinicians and patients are experiencing; serve as the point person working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) vendor and ITSD.
Responsible for scheduling and maintaining appointments in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Responsible for maintaining the schedule ensuring that holidays and vacations are appropriately blocked off, along with staff and clinical meetings.
Opens and forwards mail. Handles follow-up as appropriate; answers phones; screens calls, takes messages, routinely provides a variety of information to callers; writes and types correspondence, reports and other materials for own or supervisor’s signature. Proofreads and edits copy generated by supervisor and others.
Monitors and maintains the Health Services email account.
Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training and evaluating student assistants.
Sets up travel arrangements for department staff.
Responsible for monitoring and assisting with the budget preparation and record keeping which includes processing all expense reimbursements and budget transfers for staff; and monitoring and assisting with budget tracking, quarterly budget reports, and budgeting priorities in all areas.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies as needed.
Maintains supervisor’s calendar as needed including making sure that both the EMR and Outlook calendars for the Director and Associate Director are integrated. Provides assistance in scheduling administrative meetings for clinical staff, as needed.
Responsible for planning and arranging logistics for meetings and special events.
Works with outside vendors.
Serves as liaison between students, Student Financial Services and University Health Plans; manages distribution of insurance cards and returns.
Monitors and updates the Health Services website as needed.
Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Supervises:
Student Assistants (1-5)

Minimum Level of Education Required:
Minimum Level of Education Required Associate’s Degree required with equivalent experience

Position Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a medical office setting.
Must have excellent typing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) is necessary.
Ability to effectively interface with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action mindset; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks and balance multiple priorities is essential.
Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities constantly.
Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must have strong supervisory skills.

Working Conditions:
N/A

Additional Required Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
CPR certification BLS provider (CPR and AED)

Interested candidates should apply via our website https://babson.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Staff
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. Babson College is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the College. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply: https://babson.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/job/Babson-Park/Office-Manager–Health-Services_R0009393

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, Student Health Services

Tracking Code

9205

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Mental Health Promotion uses a public health approach to improve the mental health of BU students and help foster a campus culture of well-being. This position is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating prevention strategies that are large-scale, student-centered, collaborative, and grounded in concepts inclusion. This position also manages the departments peer education program and consults and collaborates with numerous campus stakeholders on outreach and prevention programs.

Required Skills

Required:

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Social Work, or related field
• 3-5 years experience

Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding of mental health challenges and opportunities in higher education
• Exceptional project management skills
• Exceptional communications skills
• Exceptional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated self-starter and creative problem-solver

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

For more information, go to https://bu.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=305295&company_id=15509&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=1017621&startflag=1

The University of Rhode Island is seeking an experienced and dynamic registered nurse to fill the position of Coordinator, Nurse Services. This person will lead the Nursing Department and work collaboratively with the Medical Director to lead an outstanding clinical team.  URI Health Services provides comprehensive ambulatory care services to 17,000 students enrolled at URI, is accredited by the Joint Commission and sees approximately 200 patients per day.

Please see the link below for the job posting and I welcome you to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Mount Holyoke College Health Services invites applications for two advance practice clinicians to deliver high quality, evidence-based clinical services to a highly motivated, culturally diverse and active student body. These positions are full time, 9-month appointments and report to the medical director. The chosen clinicians will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support student wellness and success. College Health Services offers full spectrum primary care including management of acute and chronic health conditions, behavioral health screening and prevention services, medication management for common mental health conditions, as well as gender affirming care. We are especially interested in candidates who value and will contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Employment to begin late August 2020.

Please see our website for an overview of our practice. https://www.mtholyoke.edu/health

Full Job description and online application at https://www.mtholyoke.edu/hr/employment

The University of Connecticut is seeking an Associate Director of Mental Health to join a talented and diverse multidisciplinary team committed to core values of respect, responsiveness, innovation, and quality. This position is multifaceted in scope and function and is designed to work collaboratively with the Director of Mental Health and staff to ensure the effective management and supervision of Mental Health services and operations. UConn is the state’s flagship institution serving over 30,000 students.
This is an exciting role for an innovative and strategic-minded clinican with a strong understanding of and appreciation of the psychological challenges and mental health needs of university students. Under the overall vision of the Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Executive Leadership Team, the Associate Director works closely with the Director of Mental Health and colleagues to develop and improve administrative systems and set goals and assessment outcomes related to clinical service delivery within a holistic and integrated model of care.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, strategic, and engaged clinician and leader with a strong record of progressive operational, administrative, and supervision experience; possess in-depth knowledge of best practices in college counseling services; have demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and management; an affinity for working in an interdisciplinary team; and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in supporting diverse student populations and inclusive programs and services.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Mental Health, UConn Student Health and Wellness, provides collaborative leadership and administration with an emphasis on strategic oversight of the design and implementation of all aspects of mental health clinical services. Under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health, Student Health and Wellness (SHaW), the Associate Director of Mental Health provides clinical leadership, coordination, and supervision for the mental health clinical operations. This position will function as the leader of the mental health services leadership team and supervises all operations related to mental health in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsibilities include provision of strategic direction and oversight of clinical services operations, clinical integration and collaboration with SHaW Medical Services and Health Promotion, planning and evaluation of clinical services, staff management and professional development, coordination and provision of clinical services, clinical supervision of mental health treatment providers, and consultation to campus partners.
The Associate Director maintains relationships with local hospital emergency departments, inpatient units and network of community mental health providers, participates on the UConn Care Team, manages the mental health referral process, and participates in continuous quality improvement. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Associate Director provides assessment and clinical care to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students and supervision to clinicians and trainees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements an overall clinical services program for mental health and provides oversight for clinical operations ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; supervises staff therapists, front desk office staff, and graduate students in the delivery of their clinical and support duties.
• Assists with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern clinical services, ensuring adherence to best clinical practices, applicable state and federal statutes, local health and safety laws and regulations, SHaW risk management policies, and professional codes of ethics. Oversees accreditation processes and ensures compliance with all standards of care required for accreditation.
• Carries a clinical case load; provides counseling to individuals and groups, consults with other professionals as necessary; diagnoses, assesses and treats emotional and functional disorders.
• Assists in the oversight of clinical service programs at the UConn regional campuses.
• Meets regularly with the Director to establish and discuss clinical priorities, budget, personnel/staffing issues, Total Quality Initiatives, mission, vision, and strategic planning; reviews plans for implementation of such.
• Serves on Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) and university committees representing mental health services and applicable policies and procedures to stakeholders and constituencies; responsible for communicating with appropriate university administrators and various mental health and medical professionals in regards to clinical services and/or patient care.
• Responsible for assuring a successful continuity of care program by cultivating and maintaining up-to-date and adequate external referrals.
• Prepares timely narrative and statistical reports (e.g. annual reports and accreditation standards reports) of all activities for use in evaluation of the clinical services program; provides annual update and evaluation of clinical program outcomes; reports regularly to the Director. concerning the ongoing progress of the clinical services program; compiles data to analyze and identify risks, trends and gaps in service.
• In the absence of the Director, supervises all operations in accordance with SHaW policies and procedures.
• Conducts workshops and outreach services designed to provide mental health education to students.
• Monitors, evaluates and keeps informed of cutting-edge standards of practice in the university counseling center field and keeps abreast of pertinent regulations, laws, publications, and information; provides comparison analysis to the Director for evaluation.
• As scheduled, provides 24-hour emergency on-call service and crisis intervention counseling for students who have psychiatric emergencies.
• Participates in supervision and training of clinical trainees including doctoral interns, social work interns, and psychology practicum students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related clinical/counseling specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Connecticut.
• A minimum of five years post-graduate clinical work experience.
• Experience in a progressively responsible administrative role that required planning, evaluating, directing the day to day administration of a complex mental health service operation and mental health service staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and provide clinical supervision at all levels, including trainees. Experience with supervision of clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations effectively, professionally, appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate treatment programs and conduct independent research.
• Proven track record establishing and maintaining effective work relationships professionally and clinically; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in crisis intervention, assessing need for psychiatric hospitalization, handling psychiatric emergencies, and supervising referral for inpatient care.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments.

Preferred Qualifications: Clinically relevant experience with adolescents and young adults; experience with billing and insurance operations; training and experience in short-term models of treatment; and experience with integrated care models.

About the University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut, or UConn, is one of the nation’s top 25 public universities. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation Research University-Extensive institution, a Land Grant and Sea Grant college, and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and serves a total enrollment of approximately 32,000 students on the main campus in Storrs in addition to its School of Law, Health Center (Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine), School of Social Work, Business Learning Center, and four regional campuses.
The University is internationally recognized for research in wide-ranging areas, such as additive manufacturing, psychology, gifted and talented education, genomics, human rights, health promotion and disease prevention, visual arts, and linguistics. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Through its $1.6B Next Generation Connecticut investment, the State of Connecticut is supporting the transformation of the University of Connecticut into a top public research institution, fueling Connecticut’s economy with new technologies, training highly-skilled graduates, and creating new companies, patents, licenses, and high-wage jobs. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society and provides a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to learn, work, and contribute.
For more information about UConn, please go to: http://uconn.edu/about-us/

Application Process

The University of Connecticut has partnered with Keeling & Associates, LLC for this search. Applications should include a resume/curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the position. Application materials must be sent, preferably as PDFs, to recruiting@KeelingAssociates.com with the subject heading “UConn Associate Director MH.” Candidates are encouraged to submit materials by March 2, 2020, and all materials received by that date will receive full consideration. The search will continue until an appointment is made.

Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Gordon Winsor, Project Director for Executive Search, Keeling & Associates, at gwinsor@KeelingAssociates.com.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at: http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town.

The University of Maine Farmington is seeking applicants for the position of Nurse Practitioner. This position reports to the Director of the Health Center. This position is 30 hours per week varying Sept through May, variant upon Health Center needs.

Information such as responsibilities, required qualifications, submission information, and how to apply, available at: https://umf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=60516

To apply, click on ‘How to Apply’ and locate the posting on the University of Maine Farmington link, select the job title, scroll to the end, and select ’Apply for Position’.
Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).