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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), part of Vaden Health Center at Stanford University, invites applicants for the position of Staff Therapist to provide mental health services for students at Stanford Law School (SLS). CAPS is a college mental health clinic with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are dedicated to the pursuit of clinical excellence and culturally responsive care. Vaden Health Center is within the Division of Student Affairs which advances student development and learning, fosters community engagement, and empowers students and staff to thrive. This is a full-time position as an embedded provider at Stanford Law School.
The successful candidate will have superb clinical skills and a history of working across diverse communities and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the unique challenges of legal training and an awareness of how these stressors can impact students preparing for a career in law. 


Qualified applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter that specifically highlights their clinical skills and their ability to provide care to diverse communities in high-pressure settings.

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide clinical consultation, crisis intervention and on-call services, individual counseling, group therapy, and outreach programming for the Stanford law student body. While this position reports to CAPS, this clinician will work almost exclusively with the law school and will coordinate closely with the law school’s dean of students and Office of Student Affairs.
 
In this role, you will:

  • Provide a wide range of direct clinical services to law students, and work with faculty and administrators in consultation, outreach, and other collaborative initiatives.
  • Provide comprehensive outpatient mental health services and programs to a diverse law student population.
  • Provide initial clinical consultation and individual brief therapy.
  • Lead therapy groups and clinical workshops.
  • Manage referrals to community providers as indicated.
  • Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and management to students of concern or in crisis; assess need for higher levels of care.
  • Evaluate and respond to emergency situations; provide consultation to the campus for urgent/crisis situations.
  • Work with students requiring higher levels of care, including participation in discharge planning and management of referrals as indicated.
  • Develop educational and wellness programming for law students, and other activities as needed.
  • Participate in CAPS and Vaden Health Center meetings and development activities; complete special projects as assigned.

* Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

  • Master's degree in social work or psychology or related field and two years post-degree experience (completed before licensure)

Licensure: California Licensure in one or more of the following fields:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker 
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Clinical expertise in evaluation, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
  • Proven ability to provide culturally responsive care to diverse communities and to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
  • Knowledge of ethical standards, relevant state and HIPAA laws regulating the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and mandated reporting statutes. 
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Proficiency with timely completion of clinical documentation and administrative tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong preference will be given to candidates with:

  • 3 or more years of post-licensure work history and previous experience working in college counseling centers
  • Previous experience working with professional degree students, particularly law students
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, legal education 

Working Conditions:   

  • Job will likely entail after-hours availability on evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays in response to the needs of the Stanford Law School community.
  • This is a hybrid position requiring three days or more of onsite work per week depending on departmental needs. 

The expected pay range for this position is $92,723 to $120,000 annually.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
  • A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
  • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
  • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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