Staff Clinician, Law School (Arlington and Fairfax Campuses)

George Mason University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Department Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Alternate Department Description
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Statement of Economic Interest Not Applicable
Job Category Administrative or Professional Faculty
Role (State) Job Title Staff Clinician, Law School (Arlington and Fairfax Campuses)
Working Title Staff Clinician, Law School (Arlington and Fairfax Campuses)
Job Type Full-Time
Position Number FA04HZ
Recruit Number FAC8874
Working Hours
Location Other
Other Location Arlington and Fairfax
Pay Band
Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
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Staff Clinician, Law School (Arlington and Fairfax Campuses)
George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services seeks a full-time, experienced Psychologist or Counselor (1.0 FTE, with benefits). The clinician in this position will spend 50% of their time on the Arlington campus assisting law school students, and 50% of their time on the Fairfax campus working with our general student population. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Counseling and Psychological Services promotes the emotional growth, well-being, and academic success for a diverse student body. CAPS provides culturally sensitive mental health and learning services, prevention programming and outreach, and training for emerging mental health professionals.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides full range of clinical services including individual and group counseling, initial consultations, crisis intervention including after-hours consultation, and case management services;
  • Provides consultation services to students/faculty/staff/family/others;
  • Provides prevention, community education and outreach programming;
  • Participates in training activities such as providing individual supervision, co-leading and supervising therapy groups, providing trainee seminars, and contributing in the trainee selection processes;
  • Coordinates referrals between CAPS and university or community service providers;
  • Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CAPS’ multidisciplinary staff and other university departments and organizations;
  • Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and CAPS policies; reviews client records to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered; and
  • Attends and participates in departmental and division meetings and staff development programs as assigned.


Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling;
  • Current independent licensure in Virginia (or ability to obtain licensure within 3 months of hire) as a psychologist, social worker, or counselor. Please note: Virginia does not require post-doctoral hours to obtain licensure as a psychologist;
  • Prior experience working in a university counseling center (generally 1+ years);
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting with clients presenting in acute distress;
  • Experience with brief psychotherapy and group psychotherapy; and
  • Evidence of cultural fluency and experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience providing services to graduate or law students; and
  • Experience providing clinical consultation with campus and/or key stakeholders. 
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number FA04HZ at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
For Full Consideration, Apply by: 10/12/2022
Posting Date 09/28/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Telework Friendly?
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Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
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