Emory University·Atlanta, Georgia
This position provides clinical mental health services, including assessments, crisis intervention, and therapy, to students within the School of Medicine. It also involves community outreach, consultation, and collaborative multidisciplinary care to support student well-being.
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Description This position will be part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) department within Campus Life, but focused primarily on fulfilling the mission of the School of Medicine (SOM) by fostering the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing of students, and training healthcare professionals who provide high quality, compassionate care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will participate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to the clinical care of Emory SOM students.
Supports the mental health and well-being needs of students in the SOM through a combination of community interventions, consultation, and clinical services.
Specifically, this position will provide culturally competent assessments, crisis intervention, consultation, case management, community referrals, outreach programs and services, trainings, individual therapy, and group therapy.
This position will be partially embedded in the SOM and will require some early morning, evening, and weekend work.
Performs other related duties as required.
A master's degree in a mental health profession (e.g., counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy), and five years of experience working in higher education, social work, counseling centers, or working with nursing students. Licensed or license-eligible for independent practice in a mental health discipline. Must be licensed in Georgia within one year of hire. Applicants must also have demonstrated the ability to maintain confidentiality of clients, students, faculty, and staff. In addition, applicants will have excellent clinical skills, experience working with full range of human diversity that includes a commitment to social justice and a strong investment in outreach work and community interventions that directly support the mission of the School of Medicine. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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Candidates must hold a master's degree in a mental health profession and possess at least five years of experience in higher education or counseling settings. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible for independent practice in Georgia.
Market context
In Georgia, staff clinician positions in campus and medical-school settings are typically driven by steady student mental health needs and the need for clinicians who can work across counseling, consultation, and crisis support. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, substantial higher-education or counseling experience, and Georgia independent-practice licensure or clear license eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Georgia licensure path and tailor your application to campus-based clinical experience.