Contract Therapist - Licensed in the state of Illinois
Company: Adtalem Global Education Inc.
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Opportunity at a Glance
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
16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in
North America. Students complete their foundational studies in
Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in
one of Ross's affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United
States.
This non-academic post reports to the Manager, Clinical Student
Support and provides individual mental health counseling to a
diverse academic community of medical students as an independent
contractor. Additional responsibilities may include crisis
intervention, group therapy, and consultation with other RUSM
professionals and programs. This is a contract position in
alignment with the therapist's schedule.
The RUSM Wellness & Counseling Center (the "Center") contributes to
the overall academic mission of the University. The primary mission
of the Center is to assist students in resolving personal
difficulties and in acquiring those skills, attitudes, and
resources necessary to succeed in medical school and pursue
productive, healthy, and satisfying lives.
Must be licensed in the state of Illinois.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide individual mental health counselling, crisis intervention
and case management to RUSM students
* Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities
* Adhere to the ethical and legal standards of professional
practice and behavior relevant to their field of training and
licensure
* Maintain timely and accurate clinical notes in the Center's
electronic health record system
* Adhere to all Center policies
* Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with the campus
community and other employees and contractors of the Center
* Provide consultation to colleagues
* Provide occasional evening and weekend hours
#LI-MF
Qualifications
Qualifications
* Doctorate (preferred), Master's (required) degree in Marriage and
Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work
* State licensure/certification by the appropriate regulatory
body
* Proven experience of providing effective mental health counseling
services utilizing best practices
* Proven experience of crisis intervention experience
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Proven experience of effectively working in a fast-paced
environment with little guidance
* Proven experience of cultural humility in clinical practice
* Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse student
populations
* Strong technological skills
EEO
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome
everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and
inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic
selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we
do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Who We Are
With more than 14,000 alumni practicing throughout North
America,Ross University School of Medicine has been providing
students with the foundation to pursue successful careers in
medicine since 1978. The Ross experience is "Dedita Scientiae
Medendi" - dedicated to the science of healing - and we are proud
of our rich tradition of preparing students for their life's work
as physicians. Students complete medical sciences coursework at our
new world-class campus in Barbados, followed by clinical education
in the United States at leading teaching hospitals across the
country.
Ross is proud to fulfill a social mission by educating a diverse
group of skilled doctors who practice primary care, work in
medically underserved areas, and are more representative overall of
the communities in which they serve. Learn more about Ross
University School of Medicine, part of Adtalem Global Education, at
www.medical.rossu.edu.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We pride ourselves in nurturing a culture that encourages everyone
to bring their full selves to work each day. To us, diversity and
inclusion needs to be intentional to be impactful. We don't just
welcome differences, we celebrate them. #WeAreAdtalem
To learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion,
click here to visit our Diversity page.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide
individual mental health counselling, crisis intervention and case
management to RUSM students - Participate in quality improvement
and peer review activities - Adhere to the ethical and legal
standards of professional practice and behavior relevant to their
field of training and licensure - Maintain timely and accurate
clinical notes in the Center's electronic health record system -
Adhere to all Center policies - Develop and maintain cooperative
relationships with the campus community and other employees and
contractors of the Center - Provide consultation to colleagues -
Provide occasional evening and weekend hours #LI-MF Qualifications
Qualifications - Doctorate (preferred), Master's (required) degree
in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work - State
licensure/certification by the appropriate regulatory body - Proven
experience of providing effective mental health counseling services
utilizing best practices - Proven experience of crisis intervention
experience - Excellent written and oral communication skills -
Proven experience of effectively working in a fast-paced
environment with little guidance - Proven experience of cultural
humility in clinical practice - Demonstrated ability to effectively
interact with diverse student populations - Strong technological
skills
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