Job ID: 2013-48417
Location: DM-Dominica
Division: Ross University
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
# Positions: 1
Posted: 8/19/2013
Department: Behavioral Sciences
FLSA Status: No FLSA
Overview:
Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), located in the Commonwealth of Dominica, invites applications for a Counselor. Located midway along the Eastern Caribbean archipelago, Dominica is an island of unspoiled nature with abundant tropical forests, rivers, and waterfalls.
RUSM prepares highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians. After completion of all prerequisite examinations, RUSM graduates are license eligible to practice medicine in all 50 United States. RUSM is a division of DeVry, Inc (NYSE:DV).
This non-academic post will provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling to a diverse academic community of medical students and their families. Additional responsibilities will include assessment, crisis intervention, workshop development and facilitation, outreach, and consultation with other RUSM professionals and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling to medical students and family members
Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and on-call services
Develop and implement mental health promotion and outreach activities
Assist Director in maintaining and updating Counseling Center website and portal
Consult and collaborate with other RUSM departments, programs, and professionals
Provide guidance in career exploration, academic development, and other career related issues
Participate in on-going professional development, departmental, and RUSM professional meetings
Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Counseling and/or the Department Chair
Qualifications:
Doctorate (preferred) or Master's (required) degree in Counseling or a closely related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy)
Licensure/certification (or its equivalent); (e.g. Ph.D, Psy.D, LISW, LCSW, MSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC)
Ability to administer and interpret evidenced-based behavioral health assessments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proficiency with electronic documentation
In-depth knowledge of evidenced-based intervention approaches (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based therapies, etc.)
Documented record of culturally competent clinical experience
Prior psychotherapy experience with university students preferred
Active participation in professional associations
Ross University offers a competitive potentially tax-free annual salary, relocation assistance to and from the island, a retirement program, tuition assistance benefit, scholarship program for dependents, 100% medical benefits paid for the employee, travel benefits, a living allowance, 57 days of leave (includes days for vacation, holidays, professional development and sick/personal days). We also offer opportunities for professional development, which includes a conference and book allowance.
To apply, please visit our website www.rossu.edu; select Careers and complete our online application process.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.
To Apply: Please go directly to our site: http://ross-devry.icims.com/jobs/48417/counselor-dominica/job?mode=view