Mental Health Services Clinician / Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services

Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) Mental Health Services at Johns Hopkins University seeks an energetic, organized, and motivated Mental Health Services (MHS) Clinician / Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on delivering innovative mental healthcare and supporting the well-being of a diverse community of learners. Reporting to the Associate Director of Assessment and Student Success, the MHS Clinician/Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services is part of a team of clinicians providing clinical and outreach services to students and learners across Johns Hopkins University.

The MHS Clinician/Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services is part of a newly established Assessment and Student Success initiative and service line; the MHS Clinician/Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services will be part of the team that provides testing and assessment services, executive functioning and time management coaching, and individualized support for the unique needs of undergraduate students who identify as first-generation and/or limited income and/or neurodivergent, as well as those who may benefit from expanded resources to support their overall success at JHU. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with key partners in Student Affairs and to be part of a team of professionals who are passionate about taking a holistic approach to supporting the well-being of students.

The MHS Clinician/Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services participates in the full range of generalist clinical service delivery, along with specific expertise in clinical interventions for students on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, and other elements of neurodiversity. As Clinical Coordinator of Neurodiversity Services, this clinician will serve as a consultant to other staff, contribute to professional development activities, and develop and implement group and psychoeducational interventions for clients and student populations. The person in this position works collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and health promotion staff, along with colleagues in Mental Health Services, to provide care that emphasizes holistic wellness and mental well-being and that leverages students’ resilience and other key skills. The Mental Health Services Clinician will collaborate with campus partners across the University, including Student Disability Services, through outreach and liaison activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical work and all professional activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• This position’s direct clinical service responsibilities will be primarily based at the Homewood clinic but may provide virtual or in-person services and supervision at other locations in Maryland or Washington, D.C.
• See minimum qualifications for required timeframes for licensure.
• Jurisdictions required, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
  

Direct Clinical Service (65%)

• Creates a warm and welcoming clinical environment where clients feel supported and respected as they pursue their personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Provides multiculturally-informed direct clinical services, including goal-oriented approaches to initial consultations, intake assessments, single-session therapy, individual counseling, group and relationship counseling, and crisis intervention for a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develops and implements group interventions with a particular focus on addressing neurodivergent students’ support and skill development needs.
• Utilizes both flexible and goal-oriented approaches to individual treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, social skills training, executive functioning support, and interpersonal therapy.
• Collaborates with providers within SHWB as an interdisciplinary treatment team, including therapists, psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, case management, and disability services staff.
• Provides clinical case management to support connections to appropriate resources and bridge clients to care.
• Consults, as appropriate, with providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care.

Outreach (15%)

• Develops, implements, and integrates evaluation feedback for psycho-educational workshops and other presentations for JHU students and learners, with a special focus on students with autism, ADHD, and those who identify as neurodivergent.
• Engages in opportunities for informal interactions with students to reduce barriers to counseling, which may include offering drop-in and chat hours, attending student events, and participating in a range of student-led