Counselor/Clinical Social Worker/Psychologist; Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives - University Counseling Center

This position seeks a generalist clinician with established clinical and outreach experience serving diverse populations. This individual also works to strengthen outreach connections with diversity partners on campus and to provide and/or coordinate training in DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging) to counseling center staff and trainees.

Salary & Benefits: 

$63,000-$81,000, commensurate with experience 

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. 

Primary Duties:

• Provide culturally informed individual and group counseling to students over a broad range of difficulties and diagnoses (55% percent of time spent in direct clinical services).

• Provide administrative leadership within the center as the Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, including a) facilitate one DEIAB related staff development project per summer, b) participate on clinical team to consider policies and procedures through a DEIAB lens, c) provide bi-weekly DEI training seminar for trainees, d) coordinate the annual Multicultural Conference.

• Coordinate with center and campus partners to develop initiatives that support the mental health of underrepresented students.

• Provide consultation and outreach activities to the university community.

• Provide clinical supervision to doctoral and/or master’s level mental health trainees.

• Participate in Division of Student Affairs activities pertinent to student well-being.

• Collaborate with other departments within the University community that focus on building a diverse and inclusive campus.

• Participate in national/regional professional organizations for on-going professional development.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Earned doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology, master’s in social work or counseling, or comparable degree.

• Fully licensed (or eligible) to provide counseling in Michigan by the time of hire (not limited license).

• Expertise providing psychotherapy services to diverse populations.

• Experience providing mental health programming for systemically marginalized groups.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with a university population, including psychotherapy, psychoeducational programming and community-based outreach, process-oriented therapy groups, and clinical supervision/training of graduate students.

• Experience engaging in mental health work informed by DEIAB lived experiences and/or community engagement.

• Experience developing DEIAB informed policy and procedure.

• For psychologists, prefer candidates from an APA accredited program and internship.

How to Apply: 

Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Melissa Selby-Theut at selbym@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3266.  If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2215. 

 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

 

Application Deadline: 

Application review begins March 10, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. 

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