Counselor, Urgent Care

Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not currently have any supervisory responsibility; the position reports administratively and functionally to a CAPS Counseling Manager for the RESET team.

Education and Certifications:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in counseling, social work or other mental health-related field is necessary.
• Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in Tennessee or out of state licensure with eligibility to be licensed in Tennessee within one year of employment is required.
• Certification in at least one trauma treatment (EMDR, Brain Spotting, etc.) is required.
• Specialty training in suicide ideation, homicide ideation, psychosis, eating disorder, AOD, trauma, or other needs is required.

Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of clinical experience is required.
• 3+ years working with high acuity patients is required.
• Experienced in crisis care evaluation and intervention is required.
• Training in trauma informed practices is required.
• Experience with young adult population is required.
• Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated team orientation in style and philosophy is required.
• Ability to function in an acute care model for assessment and management of clinical emergencies is required.
• Effective interpersonal skills to form and maintain meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and all stakeholders is required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with patients/ clients from diverse backgrounds is required.
• Demonstrated ability in the intersectional work of identity development and trauma is required.
• Specific knowledge, experience, and skills in providing services to a diverse student population including APIDA, international, Latinx, African-American, LGBTQI, military, first-generation, low-income, and/or rural is preferred.
• Evident language fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Bengali or other Asian languages is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication, including public speaking and group meeting facilitation is preferred.

About the Department:
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports the mental health needs of Vanderbilt students, encouraging their work toward their academic and personal goals. Our highly skilled and multidisciplinary staff develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual’s unique background and needs by working together with students, campus partners, and community providers. CAPS also emphasizes prevention and education through collaboration and consultation focused on the development of the skills and self-awareness needed to excel in a challenging educational environment. We offer culturally responsive services in a safe and affirming space and are committed to engaging in an ongoing dialogue that provides our team with opportunities to grow in the context of their own cultural identity development. CAPS is committed to understanding the role of diverse experiences and backgrounds in order to best promote mental health and wellbeing in the lives of individuals and in our community.

About the Student Care Network:
The Student Care Network (SCN) is comprised of the Center for Student Wellbeing, Student Care Coordination, the University Counseling Center, and the Student Health Center. The SCN is a holistic network of services and resources pertaining to health and wellness available to all Vanderbilt University students who have paid the Student Health Fee. As such, staff within the offices comprising the SCN work collaboratively to create integrated processes, referrals, and treatment plans to better serve the entire student.

About Student Affairs at Vanderbilt:
Student Affairs serves a central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt, advancing the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Student Affairs at Vanderbilt cultivates vibrant, inclusive communities that foster a student’s sense of belonging and wellbeing through collaborative partnerships, transformative learning experiences, and an accessible and holistic network of resources. We value connection, belonging, compassion, development, and innovation. Our staff are committed to continued growth in knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience engaging with these priorities in a higher education environment.