Mental Health Professional At Emory Hillel

Applications submitted through the Hillel International website will NOT be considered. To apply, please submit your application through the Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta website linked HERE.

Mental Health Professional at Emory Hillel

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers programs and resources to transform lives. Since 1891, we've helped individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential.

Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve ALL individuals regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or ability to pay. 

Hillels of Georgia enriches the lives of thousands of college students across the state of Georgia by providing meaningful Jewish experiences, leadership opportunities, and a caring community. 

Through a partnership of these two organizations, we are currently seeking a licensed clinical mental health professional to join our team and work full-time at Emory University’s Hillel, located in Atlanta. Each year, Emory Hillel serves over 1,500 students, most of whom are not from the Atlanta area and are living far away from family for the first time. This person will be fully-integrated into the Hillels of Georgia professional team and will be expected to join team meetings, retreats, and trainings.

Beginning July 1, 2024, this professional will provide counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students on site at Emory Hillel. They will deliver client-centered social services, education, training, and support for Hillel professionals and students in a collaborative community setting. The clinician will be an employee of JF&CS who will report to the Emory Hillel Campus Director and will be supported by the Hillels of Georgia CEO, while also receiving clinical supervision from JF&CS. 

The ideal candidate has strong clinical expertise, experience working with young adults, and the cultural competency required to work in a Jewish environment with Jewish clientele. Availability on Shabbat, nights, and weekends is required as necessary.  

Essential Duties:

• Conduct confidential intakes, assessments, and culturally responsive individual counseling.
• Address acute student crises and triage active concerns alongside campus Hillel staff.
• Consult with and support campus Hillel staff in addressing a range of student needs.
• Build relationships with key referral supports on campus including the university’s student crisis response team and/or in the community.
• Provide referrals to appropriate campus and community resources.
• Provide education and training to Hillel professionals and/or student leaders on mental health and wellness topics.
• Conduct workshops or facilitate wellbeing promotion initiatives as appropriate, in partnership with the Emory Hillel team.
• Complete appropriate confidential clinical notes and track aggregate data (i.e. number of clients, type of needs, number and type of referrals). To ensure confidentiality of student clients, only aggregate data will be reported.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, training, clinical supervision, and staff gatherings.

This role may also:

• Collaborate with Hillel leadership to integrate wellness practices into current Hillel experiences and/or coach student leaders to do so.
• Provide education and training to staff and/or student leaders on mental health and wellness topics.
• Facilitate wellness workshops or experiences for students that are part of Hillel’s overall engagement approach.
• If the candidate is a Board-approved supervisor, then there may be opportunities to supervise MSW graduate-level student intern(s).

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a full and independent license in the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.).
• Minimum of three years clinical experience post-degree, preferably with young adults, college students, and/or teenagers.
• Knowledge and ability to respond to psychiatric crises and other emergencies with knowledge of and linkage to community resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency using computer programs including database systems and Google office.
• Ability to work independently as the sole practitioner in this setting.
• Knowledge of Judaism and Jewish culture required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000, plus generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• PTO according to JF&CS personnel policies
• Regular supervision at Hillel + clinical supervision through JF&CS with a Board-approved clinical supervisor
• Access to professional development opportunities, including continuing education and trainings from Hillel International 
• Flexible working hours, as determined by Emory Hillel programming and student availability 
• Network of passionate colleagues throughout Hillels of Georgia and Hillel International

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.