About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling & Psychological Health (CCPH), the Psychiatric Social Worker is responsible for clinical evaluation and treatment of a wide range of students as well as providing crisis services and preventative programs. Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in clinical care, including attending to the unique needs and advocating for individuals experiencing marginalization, such as first generation college students, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neuro-diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, and individuals at the intersection of multiple identities.

Essential Functions

• Clinical responsibilities:
  • Provides culturally responsive and identity-informed evaluations, crisis interventions and brief psychotherapies with individuals, couples, families, and groups that affirm the complex ways in which culture and identity affect therapeutic service delivery
  • Participates in regular on-call rotation and responds to a variety of urgent and emergent situations in 24-72 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Independently assesses and facilitates Section 12s for individuals at imminent risk to self or others
  • Performs specialized tasks and other duties as defined by the Leadership Team
• Supervises trainees and teaches within training programs as determined by the Director of Training
• Provides community consultations, groups, workshops, and outreach
• Prepares timely documentation of above activities.
• Promotes and supports flourishing across the life span through a developmental lens

Other Functions

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives
• Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery, and other compliance requirements
• Recognizes the impact that racism, oppression, and other systemic inequities have on student access to care
• Collaborates with students to increase their capacity and skill in accessing resources that promote wellbeing and academic success
• Actively participates in the dismantling of systemic oppression as it shapes workplace policies and practices
• Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensure in Massachusetts for independent practice of social work (LICSW). If licensed in another state, must complete MA license within 9 months of hire
• Three years of relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Diverse applicants who reflect the student population including bilingual and/or bicultural individuals
• Fluent in Mandarin
• Experience providing services to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Demonstrated skill in addressing acts of discrimination against marginalized groups

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical counseling and psychological health clinic environment

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, On-call rotation.
• Required to work some nights and weekends.

Salary Information

Level 29

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application, submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. The position will remain open until filled. CCPH is seeking to fill three Psychiatric Social Worker positions.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best talent on our team to meet the need of our diverse campus community which we serve. Multilingual, multicultural and multiracial applicants encouraged to apply.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.