General Summary of Position:
This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees with the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position.
The ADCT will provide oversight, management, and development of clinical training programs in Counseling Services. The ACDT will train and supervise clinical trainees, including pre-doctoral interns participating in the APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program through the William James College Internship Consortium. The ACDT will also provide leadership, guidance and administrative supervision to clinical supervisors.
The ADCT will carry a caseload of clients and provide culturally affirming clinical services. These include triage assessments, intake evaluations, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, brief individual and couples counseling as well as group counseling. The ADCT will assist students requiring long-term or specialized care in connecting with campus and off-campus resources as well as provide psychiatric referrals.
The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced psychologist who routinely provides clinical supervision. We are seeking a motivated, dedicated, collaborative leader with a passion for providing high quality, culturally responsive, innovative and ethical training and supervision. We are searching for a candidate with integrity as well as a commitment to lifelong learning, growth, and collaboration.
The ADCT will join a hard-working, warm, dedicated, supportive team of multidisciplinary mental health care providers. As a staff we value humor, connection, mutual respect, and creating real, meaningful relationships with everyone on the team at the Wellness Center. UMLCS offers professional development funds, payment of licensure costs and staff mini-retreats – which in the past have involved trivia, therapy dogs, yoga, games, and much consumption of good food. Self-care is built into the practice model. There is a maximum of five scheduled clinical hours per day, dedicated time for documentation, reserved time for lunch, clear expectations to prevent overworking, and no on-call duties.
UMLCS values the intersectional identities of each individual and recognizes the centrality of culture and relationships to human development and psychological wellbeing. Staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive and affirming environment to support our students of all backgrounds and each other. We have regularly scheduled time solely focused on learning and discussion to further our commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. For additional information about UMCLS commitment to diversity and inclusion, please see https://www.uml.edu/student-services/counseling/about/. For information about UMass Lowell’s commitment see https://www.uml.edu/diversity/.
UMass Lowell is a JED Campus. We are committed to enhancing campus emotional wellbeing and mental health promotion efforts, reducing substance misuse, and preventing suicide through this nationwide initiative.
Greater Lowell, Merrimack Valley, and the Boston region are home to diverse communities. The historic city of Lowell, MA, is a gateway city that is a majority-minority city (20.9% Asian American, 17.9% Hispanic, 8% Black/African American).
UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing our students for work in the real world - solving real problems and helping real people - by providing an affordable high-quality education. US News and World Report ranks UMass Lowell among the top 200 research universities in the country, and our rankings have been consistently rising.
44% of UMass Lowell’s undergraduates are students of color, 45% are first-generation, and 9% are international students from more than 115 countries. The land we live, work, learn and commune on at UMass Lowell is the original homeland of the Pennacook communities with the Pawtucket Village and Wamesit Village. Our chancellor, Julie Chen, is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and the second woman to lead UMass Lowell as its Chancellor. UMass Lowell has robust partnerships with the City of Lowell, Lowell Public Schools, health organizations, and many other local nonprofits and businesses. By spearheading the exciting Lowell Innovation and Network Corridor (LINC) with the City of Lowell and the UMass Building Authority, UMass Lowell is collaborating with industry, government, and non-profits to create a “thriving innovation ecosystem that will transform the city’s economic future.”
The university offers an excellent salary and benefits package. See Grade 20 salary range: https://www.uml.edu/docs/PROF%20RANGES%20Jan%202025%20as%20of%201-23-25_tcm18-395274.pdf) and benefits package (https://www.uml.edu/hr/employee-benefits/benefited-employees/).
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology from a fully APA-accredited program and completion of a fully APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
- At least 5 years clinical experience providing psychotherapy preferably in a college or university counseling center.
- At least 1 year of experience serving as a clinical supervisor providing weekly supervision.
- Experience and knowledge of individual and group counseling and psychotherapy practices, knowledge of developmental psychological theory, understanding of student development and outreach.
- Experience providing culturally affirming clinical care and supervision to a diverse population.
- Demonstrated experience in working with developmental issues common to the 18-25 year old college student population.
- Ability to perform psychological assessment; provide crisis intervention services; provide effective consultation and clinical supervision; maintain appropriate records via an EHR and adhere to professional confidentiality standards.
- Current professional MA license as a psychologist or current license as a psychologist in another state and license-eligible in MA (required to obtain license within first 3 months of employment).
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a college or university campus counseling center strongly preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees with the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position.
This position is full-time, benefited and in the SEIU professional union in Grade P20. Anticipated salary based on experience/qualifications within range. Minimum: $85,689, 25th quartile: $98,542 and midpoint of $111,396.
Please include with your application: 1) CV that specifies current license number and date of licensure receipt, 2) Cover letter, 3) Names and contact information of three references who have supervised your professional work (including 1-2 who have supervised your clinical work).
