Manager, Clinical Student Counseling

Company Description

RUSM

Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization’s purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

MUST have current Licensure/certification to practice in Florida, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, and/or California

This non-academic post will provide day-to-day supervision and coordination of the clinical counseling service, for students in years 3 & 4, within the Division of Student Affairs. This position requires a high level of leadership and analytical skills to advance the wellness and support programs of Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM).

The Manager will be sensitive to the broad range and complex clinical issues and appropriate treatment interventions for medical students/clients served. Clinical issues may include the range of DSM/ICD-10 diagnoses and best practices for treatment. The Manager must maintain current knowledge of compliance measures, including a broad understanding of the United States behavioral health care system, licensure and certification, as well as the accreditation standards of the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).  

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Manager of Clinical Student Counseling falls into the areas of providing and managing access to counseling services, providing wellness education to students and conducting trainings/workshops for colleagues, and administrative duties within the department and university wide.

Counseling Services

• Provide consultations/screenings for new clients and facilitate the process of connecting them with appropriate provider.
• Providing individual, and group counseling to a diverse academic community of medical students
• Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and on-call services.
• Demonstrate ability to apply differential diagnoses, included a broad range of medical student issues and presenting concerns.
• Maintain a high level of quality clinical services through supervision of contract counseling therapists.
• Maintain appropriate level of clinical counseling support for identified geographical areas based on current student populations and need.
• Review and prioritize of student assignment to contract counseling colleagues/therapists.
• Provide clinical coverage back-up for contract counseling colleagues/therapists as appropriate based on state licensure when the therapist is on leave.

Education & Advising

• Conduct wellness needs assessment of students at each clinical site and develop appropriate support programs and services to address.
• Conduct non-clinical consultation and advising meetings with students individually and in small groups to discuss and advise on career exploration, personal and professional development, and academic performance.
• Assist in the planning, development, and presentation of in-service trainings for the Division of Student Affairs and other departments within the university.

Administrative

• Consult with other RUSM departments, programs, and professionals.
• Oversight of contract therapist billing and payment process.  
• Complete performance review evaluations for direct reports.
• Participate in quality assurance tasks, including review of clinical records, accreditation site visits, etc.
• Assist in budget preparation, tracking program/division expenses.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, colleagues, and university leadership.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, with a willingness to participate in university activities and events.
• Maintain relationships with key community partners.
• Participate in leadership team meetings and other leadership development activities.
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Ph.D. in Counseling or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or So