Supervising Clinician: General (71101)

About the role

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world‑class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25‑acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting‑edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000‑square‑foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY). Education Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are: Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers, Socially responsible and equity‑centered creatives, Adaptable and resilient global stewards, Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

The Supervising Clinician is a clinical and training role within Counseling Services, operating under the clinical and administrative direction of the Associate Director and Director of Counseling. This position is central to the Center's mission, providing time‑sensitive, brief individual therapy, group counseling, and high‑level crisis intervention to the diverse student community. A primary function of this role is to serve as a core member of the Training Program, providing direct clinical supervision and didactic training to unpaid predoctoral externs. The supervising clinician also actively contributes to the Center’s outreach and consultation services. This is a 12‑month position.

Responsibilities

• Brief Individual Therapy: Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and provide time‑sensitive, brief, and evidence‑based individual therapy to students presenting with a wide range of psychological and emotional concerns.
• Triage cases and make appropriate referrals to internal and external resources.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate and high‑level crisis intervention for students experiencing acute psychological distress or risk (e.g., suicidality, severe trauma). Participate in the on‑call crisis rotation and follow up as necessary.
• Group Counseling: Facilitate a diverse range of psychoeducational workshops and focused support and therapy groups relevant to student needs (e.g., anxiety management, grief, relationships, identity‑focused support).
• Case Management: Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Clinical Consultation: Provide emergency consultation to students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding psychological concerns and risk management.
• Clinical Supervision: Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to Counseling Services training staff (e.g., pre‑doctoral externs, post‑doctoral fellows) in accordance with APA guidelines and Center policies.
• Didactic Training: Develop and conduct didactic seminars, presentations, and specialized trainings for the entire clinical staff, focusing on areas of expertise (e.g., trauma‑informed care, brief therapy models, cultural competence).
• Program Development: Participate actively in the evaluation and ongoing development of the training program, including selecting, interviewing, and orienting future training candidates.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to early‑career clinicians, modeling ethical practice and professional development.
• Campus Collaboration: Participate in the Integrated Health and Wellbeing Center's collaborative efforts to promote a holistic model of student wellness in partnership with Health Services and Health Promotion.
• Outreach Programming: Design and deliver outreach programs and workshops focused on mental health literacy, resilience, and specific student needs (e.g., working with artists/designers, international students, LGBTQ+ communities).
• Staff Training: Participate in major institutional training events