Intercultural Specialist, Rhode Island School of Design

JOB SUMMARYRhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an Intercultural Specialist to serve as a clinical staff member within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). This role, under direction of the Director and senior level staff, provides clinical, educational, outreach, and consultation services specifically relevant to the needs of racial and ethnic minority students, in addition to generalist responsibilities. Services include routine psychological intervention, prevention, and postvention programs and services to the college community, primarily to students. The Intercultural Specialist is a highly valued member of the campus community who, with direct input and approval from the Director and/or senior level staff, provides programs and services that address cultural issues and identity development, severe mental health issues, as well as problems that are developmental and preventative in nature. This role provides routine clinical services such as initial assessment, individual and group therapy, and case disposition.  In consultation with the Director or other senior level staff, responsible for crisis intervention; serving in an on-call rotation; develops, implements, and evaluates educational and prevention outreach programs; in limited circumstances, provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, parents / families, and other mental health / health care providers; and participates in department and college meetings and committees.We seek a candidate whose professional experience is aligned with advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities. CAPS provides a range of mental health services to support the unique needs of art and design students, which include objective and non-judgmental counseling, individual and group therapy, 24/7 crisis referral services, as well as tools and resources to build campus-wide awareness/understanding of mental health issues. Learn more about RISD Health and Wellness.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides routine counseling services in the form of individual, group, and couples counseling; initial assessments; crisis appointments. Using RISD’s EMR system, prepares documentation of services provided to be reviewed and approved under the direct working supervision of an independently licensed provider. Ensures record-keeping and clinical services are in regulatory and ethical compliance and meet accreditation standards. With direct input from and approval by the Director and/or senior level staff develops, recommends, coordinates, and delivers, as approved, multicultural outreach programs, services, training, and professional development on behalf of Counseling Services. Collaborates with campus partners to create and align opportunities that deepen the awareness and ensure the inclusion of minoritized populations. Evaluates the effectiveness of services, outreach, and training in issues of di...