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Physician Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Student Health Center

Job Summary

The Staff Physician reports directly to the Executive Director and has primary responsibility as a clinician which involves providing preventative and problem oriented care to ensure that the mission of the Student Health Center is met. Clinical responsibilities are assigned through credentialing as indicated in the By-laws. The Staff Physician must be available one Saturday per month for phone consultation to support per-diem staff providing patient care during Saturday office hours.

Candidate qualifications:

An MD or DO Degree from an accredited institution
License to practice in New York State
Board Certification or Eligibility (or equivalent experience) in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of medicine
Eligibility for assignment under the credentialing process outlined in the student Health Service By-laws
Training, licensure and experience in dealing with a wide variety of primary care medical conditions and illnesses

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of accreditation processes such as JCAHO, AAAHC or ISO9001
Requires strong clinical skills and judgment
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Requires strong communication skill
Ability to analyze and interpret reports, documents and statistical data
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

Instructions for Applying

Candidates must complete an on-line application. To apply, use the “apply for this job” function found at http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/5123

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Adjunct Consulting Psychiatrist

Adjunct Consulting Psychiatrist – 7 hours a week, to provide psychopharmacological services to college students and clinical consultation and supervision to staff. Must have extensive knowledge and experience in psychopharmacology and behavior therapies with particular expertise in treating major mental illness including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders and PTSD, learning disorders including ADD/ADHD, disordered eating, substance abuse. Experience working with diverse populations within a relational cultural framework and familiarity with the psychological and developmental experiences of college students. To work in collaboration with a clinical team of psychologists, social workers, clinical nurse specialist and psychiatrist, as well as with graduate interns and trainees in our Clinical Training Program, pursuing graduate study in schools of social work and counseling and clinical psychology. Work in collaboration with other departments on campus as part of the Division of Student Life, as well as with colleagues in the community and hospitals that treat Wellesley College students. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be client-centered. Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry, five years of experience preferred; familiarity with electronic record keeping systems.

To apply: https://career.wellesley.edu/postings/1788.

Director of Counseling Services

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, MA

Full-Time

The Director of Counseling Services provides leadership and vision to develop and support the provision of outstanding mental services to students in the UMass Lowell community. Day to day responsibilities include oversight of clinical services staff to provide quality, holistic, accessible mental health care to the students at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

As a unit of the Wellness Center, Counseling Services at UMass Lowell provides episodic counseling services, consultation, and referrals to assist students in better understanding, managing, and coping with their feelings, relationships, and choices to achieve personal and academic success.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology
Licensed as a psychologist in Massachusetts or license eligible within 6 months
7 years post doctorate counseling or clinical work, at least 5 of which have been focused on serving college aged youth with documented supervisory and management experience

Experience working with diverse populations particularly underrepresented/underserved student populations
Experience working in a college/university setting
Thorough knowledge and skill in developmental psychology especially pertaining to the college age population
Demonstrated ability to perform psychological assessment, crisis intervention assessment, remedial treatment and resolution
Demonstrated skill in providing guiding supervision to all levels of professional staff
Demonstrated skill and ability in a team setting
Effective consultation and communication
Maintain clinically sensitive records and protect the confidentiality of the service

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to http://explorejobs.uml.edu/lowell/en-us/job/492518/director-of-counseling-services

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

Senior Manager, Partnerships Partnership for a Healthier America

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is a non-partisan nonprofit that is devoted to working with the private sector to make the healthy choice the easy choice for kids and families. Former First Lady Michelle Obama serves as PHA’s Honorary Chair and former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Senator Cory Booker serve as Honorary Vice Chairs.

Position Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Partnerships within the Partnerships team, this position will be responsible for securing new PHA partners as well as the day-to-day management of a portfolio of PHA partners.

Specifically, the position will:

Lead PHA’s Healthier Campus Initiative with colleges and universities to create healthier campus environments through adopted guidelines around food and nutrition, physical activity, and programming.
Broker commitments and secure new campus partners to the Healthy Campus Initiative.
Serve as the lead contact for a portfolio of PHA partners, creating strong relationships and fostering partner to partner connections. Current portfolio includes partners in the early childcare, out-of-school time and food distributors sectors.
Support partners through the third-party verification process, which informs PHA’s Annual Progress Report.
Seek opportunities to externally showcase partners’ progress against commitments and expand and deepen partnerships through engagement in PHA activities.
Contribute to the development of content for PHA’s annual Building a Healthier Future Summit and other partner events.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

6 years of experience in business, marketing, non-profit management or a related field.
Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building and maintaining relationships within both the business and public health communities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with a variety of audiences.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and deliver quality work on time.
Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.

To apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements to jobs@ahealthieramerica.org with “Senior Manager, Partnerships” in the title.

We regret we can only contact selected applicants. PHA offers competitive compensation and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Health Promotion Specialist

Position Title	Health Promotion Specialist
Department	Center for Health & Wellness
Employment Type	Staff
Summary of the Position	The Health Promotion Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates a strategic and comprehensive health promotion program in accordance with the mission of Bentley University, the Division and Student Affairs and the Centers for Health, Counseling & Wellness. Using theory informed practices, campus and national data, evidence supported programs and a socially inclusive framework, this position provides collaborative and comprehensive programs designed to increase students’ physical, emotional and behavioral health capacities in order to optimize personal development, engagement and academic success. The Health Promotion Specialist supports the University’s health coaching and B.A.S.I.C.S. (Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for College Students) programs by facilitating individual and group based interventions from a motivational framework. This position also co-advises the Wellness Educators (WE’s), a wellness focused peer education and programming board.
Essential Functions	– Design a theoretically grounded, comprehensive and inclusive health promotion program. -Coordinate and co-manage the operations of the WE (Wellness Educator) Peer Outreach and programming group. – Provide (MI) motivational interviewing following the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for College Students) modality for Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana for students who self refer, or are referred through the conduct system and clinical staff. -Assist with the Departmental Health Coaching program by meeting with individual clients to support goal setting and behavior change and or running small work groups for students with similar goals. -Support the campus-wide prevention programs for alcohol and other drugs as well as sexual assault and relationship violence. – Coordinate and provide best practice outreach programs to the campus community on health and wellness topics through a variety of outlets including in-person, print and social media. – Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to communicate student health needs and serve as representative for the Centers for Health, Counseling & Wellness to promote unified mission to various constituencies, including faculty, staff and students. – Lead campus task force in developing Healthy Campus 20/20 framework and providing guidance for campus constituents towards achieving these goals.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience Requirements)	– Master’s Degree in health education, public health, health promotion, health communications, social work or related field. – At least 2 years work experience directly related to the responsibilities specified for this position. – Experience working with adolescents/young adults. – Strong knowledge of health promotion and student development theories. – Extensive knowledge of current and emerging issues in college health and adolescent development. – Experience in educational program development and implementation. – Exceptional communication and public speaking skills in order to effectively deliver programs and health promotion materials to diverse audiences. – Excellent computer skills and previous experience generating website content is required. -Experience in research methods, including quantitative and qualitative, and experience in program evaluation.- Fiscal management skills. – Grant writing skills are desirable.
Preferred Qualifications	-Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES or MCHES) -Experience with motivational interviewing strongly preferred
Physical Demands	Need to carry materials into residence halls and classrooms for programs. Stamina is needed for late night programs.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	FY181P3155
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Bentley University requires reference checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Diversity Statement	Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We strive to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

For more information, go to https://jobs.bentley.edu/postings/3140.

Assistant Dean, Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

The Assistant Dean supports the mission of Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) to engage all members of the MIT community in an integrated effort to enhance academic, social, and personal development for students. The Assistant Dean is the content expert on campus for all issues related to the intervention, prevention, and education about substance use and abuse. The Assistant Dean will develop a comprehensive approach to address issues of student substance use and abuse at MIT with specific focus on alcohol and other drugs. The Assistant Dean reports to the Associate Dean for Student Support and Wellbeing and works in partnership with Violence Prevention and Response (VPR) and the CARE Team. The Assistant Dean works with students, colleagues in the Division for Student Life (DSL), various offices and departments across MIT, city officials and agencies in Cambridge and Boston, and with national agencies and professional colleagues. The Assistant Dean will advise students and student groups working on a variety of programs related to community development as well as substance use/abuse.

Characteristic Duties

Direct AODS

Lead collaborative efforts to develop evidence-based policies and programs to address alcohol and other drug abuse and their secondhand effects.
Oversee the alcohol and other drug intervention program for undergraduate and graduate students
Develop, implement, and interpret program assessments.
Oversee work of Assistant Director of Education and Outreach and unpaid graduate student interns
Oversee AODS budget
Prepare annual reports and other confidential reports and analyses as requested

Educate, Advise and Train the MIT Community

Collaborate with students, faculty, staff (including MIT Medical/Mental Health and Counseling), to develop, implement and evaluate educational prevention strategies to address student decision-making and behaviors associated with the use of illegal drugs
Work with community partner, EverFi, and the office for Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming to implement AlcoholEdu to incoming freshmen class each year
Tailor programs to targeted groups including athletes, fraternities, sororities, independent living groups, etc.
Develop and disseminate print and web based educational materials and relevant information.
Serve as a resource of information about alcohol and other drug issues, student wellness, and crisis response.
Coordinate orientation programs around substance use and wellness
Work collaboratively with campus partners including VPR, Student Support Services, Graduate Personal Support, and Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming.

Consultation and Collaboration with Other Universities and Agencies

Prepare biannual DFSCA report and ensure Institute compliance with DFSCA regulations
Consult and collaborate with interested colleges, consortiums, and the local communities on how to address health promotion and community building on college campuses.

Other

Assist with crisis response as necessary with Student Support and Wellbeing offices
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean or Senior Associate Dean of Student Support and Wellbeing

Supervision Received

Supervision is received from the Associate Dean of Student Support and Wellbeing.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision exercised over the Assistant Director of Education and Outreach, and graduate interns and shared responsibility for administrative assistant.

Qualifications and Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Higher Education, Student Personnel Management or related area with 5 years minimum required along with sufficient experience working in a university setting. Demonstrated commitment to the development of comprehensive crisis management and health behavior programming models and evaluation mechanisms is required. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and oversee office operations. Excellent organizational skills, combined with strong communication and writing skills essential. Must be flexible, have attention to detail, ability to prioritize work. Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build collaborative relationships, exercise good judgment and provide educational programs and initiatives. Demonstrate flexibility, sensitivity, and ability to think critically and broadly about issues relating to students of various backgrounds. Experience in a diverse, high intensity academic environment is desired, as is the ability to think critically and broadly about issues facing student living and learning communities. This position requires evening and weekend work.

Interested candidates should apply online at careers.mit.edu, job code 14875.

Director of the Wellness Center

Southern New Hampshire University’s traditional campus is seeking a Director for the Wellness Center. The Director of the Wellness Center is responsible for the design, implementation, strategic planning, vision, and evaluation of a comprehensive unit that provides student health services, counseling and educational outreach to achieve that mission. This position provides leadership to the Center, including managing the daily operations of the facility, supervising the staff, establishing operating policies and procedures, preparing and monitoring the annual budget and preparing all required reports. This person will set and guide a strategic vision for the department and lead the team accordingly. As a member of the leadership within the Division of Student Affairs, the Director will understand trends in student health and wellness and advise broadly in that area.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

Direct the Center, which provides a variety of services such as individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, medical services, campus wide workshops, outreach events, and training programs in health and wellness
Provide administrative supervision for the health and counseling services staff. This includes weekly meetings, prioritizing projects and managing multiple priorities
Development and implementation of administration and service delivery policies adhering to nursing and counseling professional standards of practice within college health
Oversee the electronic medical records system, working with risk managers to ensure confidentiality
Maintain a medical health and mental health clinic according to federal and state standards and state statutes and represent the center as administrator to state licensing boards
Oversee or facilitate clinical supervision of counseling staff
Manage the budget needs and authorize spending of funds allocated to the center
Direct outcomes assessment activities for the department and oversee assessments including the Annual Health and Wellness Survey and the NHHEADO/ACHA survey
Review annually the College’s Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and Procedures, submitting revisions for publication whenever appropriate. Serve as the College’s compliance officer for the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act
Pursue external funding for projects as funds become available
Participate in and make presentations at local, state, regional and national conferences where prevention information and ideas are shared
Provide key leadership with the university’s threat assessment or behavioral intervention team, the SNHU Cares Team
Conduct informational and training sessions on wellness topics for students, faculty and staff
Work with the Office of Residence Life to maintain a wellness housing option and coordinate appropriate programming in all housing areas
Assist with the facilitation of training with the Title IX Coordinator; serve on the Title IX Response Team

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, higher education, student affairs, or other related field
At least 5-10 years of experience in higher education, or related position
Experience managing a clinical team

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a university wellness setting

Work Hours:

Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with flexibility to meet business demands as needed.

A background check is required for employment. Please submit a cover letter, in addition to your resume, with your application.

For more information: https://snhu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Manchester-NH—North-River-Road/Director-of-the-Wellness-Center_R0001368-1

Staff Physician, Clinical Practice – University of Rhode Island Health Services (URIHS)

URI Health Services at The University of Rhode Island seeks an accomplished physician to join their health care delivery team and provide primary care services to patients, diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions, and contribute to the health promotion and disease prevention efforts in partnership with the patients we serve.

Responsibilities include collaborating with health care delivery team to provide culturally competent primary ambulatory health care services to and in partnership with eligible patients through diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Provider will obtain health histories, perform physical examinations, conduct objective and subjective patient assessments, order diagnostic tests/studies, establish care plan, order medication, and educate the patient appropriate to his/her age, culture, and individual needs. The staff physician will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, suturing, wound care, splinting, soft tissue injury, and women’s health. Provider must be proficient in primary care ambulatory medicine to include interpretation of basic testing (ECGs, PFTs, x-ray wet reads, etc.).

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HEALTH SERVICES (URIHS)

Last year, URIHS had over 24,000 visits in our Joint Commission accredited 18,000 sq. ft. on-campus ambulatory care facility, which serves a culturally diverse population of more than 16,500 high-achieving graduate and undergraduate college students.

Our primary care, urgent care, sports medicine, women’s health, and allergy/immunization/travel health clinics are supported by on-site lab, pharmacy and radiology services.

Click here to explore the opportunity and apply.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We seek a physician with board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and/or Emergency Medicine), that includes the care of young adults. The provider must hold or obtain an unrestricted RI medical license prior to appointment, possess a valid DEA certificate and have a minimum of 2 years post-residency experience in ambulatory primary care. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, experience with electronic health record (EHR) and ability to work with diverse groups/population are required.

Staff Clinician – Counseling Center

Must participate in 24 hour emergency on-call rotation and occasional additional evening or weekend activities. 35 or 28 hours per week.

Tufts University Counseling And Mental Health Service (CMHS) is a division of Tufts’ Department of Health and Wellness, which also includes Tufts Health Service and Tufts Health Promotion. The department contributes to the educational mission of the university through a variety of activities devoted to prevention, intervention, and consultation. Serving a diverse student body of approximately 6000 undergraduate and graduate students, CMHS is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment which is inclusive and culturally informed. We are a multicultural team with an ongoing focus on deepening our understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of our community. We bring energy and a collaborative approach to the provision of brief counseling and psychiatric services. In addition, we are active on campus doing training, outreach and liaison work, as well as consulting to the Tufts community of students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding students of concern. We also provide crisis intervention and emergency on-call services to the campus community in the event of a mental health crisis.

This Staff Clinician position entails the provision of a full range of psychological services to the Tufts University community. The successful candidate will possess specific training and experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to African American and other students of color, LGBTQIA students, as well as students of different ethnicities and immigration histories. This position includes providing clinical services including assessment, individual, couples, and group counseling, and crisis intervention, as well as liaison/outreach activities, and community consultation. The position also includes participation in 24-hour emergency on-call rotations, involving telephone and/or face-to-face after hours evaluations when necessary. Participation and presentations in psycho-educational programs and other campus activities is also required.
Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Current LICSW and Master’s degree or higher in Social Work OR Doctorate in Psychology and Current Massachusetts Psychologist Provider license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience and competence working with multicultural populations, including students of color, international students, LGBT+ students, and others. Bilingual candidates urged to apply.
Demonstrated expertise with brief treatment models in college counseling, including CBT and DBT.
Experience running groups.
Experience treating a full range of clinical issues including alcohol and substance abuse, eating disorders and body image, depression and anxiety, sexual assault, relationship violence, and self-injury.
More than one year of experience in a college counseling setting is preferred.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Must participate in 24 hour emergency on-call rotation and occasional additional evening or weekend activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.

UMASS-STARTALK Mandarin Summer Camp Nurse

This description states the meeting times and responsibilities of the position for the Camp Nurse and program assistant.

The position is at the UMASS-STARTALK Mandarin Summer Camp held at BC High, 150 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125

The nurse will be integrated into the Camp office staff and will assist with:

Breaks and outdoor activities, lunch oversight; recording absences called/emailed in by parents and calling parents if a student is absent without notice, special event staff on campus.

Weeks of Camp: July 6-7; 10-14; 17-21; 24-26, 2017: Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm daily

Camp population: 50-55 students ages ranging from 12-18 years old

Stipend: $2600

Contact:

Richard Arnold, FNP

Director of general medicine

Richard.arnold@umb.edu