Staff WriterJOB TITLE: Counselor/Sexual Harassment Advisor
LOCATION: University of the West Indies, Kingston
DESCRIPTION: Engage with clients using a variety of therapeutic modalities thereby identifying the nature of the presenting problem and developing and executing a relevant treatment plan; Liaise with mental health colleagues and medical professionals and/or University Administrators in resolving client issues; Provide crisis intervention services for the campus community following incidents of natural disasters, violence, death or suicide; Train appropriate personnel to be First Contact Individuals for those who are involved in incidents of sexual harassment; Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs to meet identified development needs of students; Organize programs to educate the Campus Community about sexual harassment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Postgraduate degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from a University recognized by the Jamaica Psychological Society/University Council of Jamaica; Evidence of accreditation in Counseling or Psychotherapy recognized by a national professional body; Previous experience assisting people with a history of sexual harassment or abuse; Evidence of participation in professional organizations and continued professional development; Evidence of contribution to the knowledge base through research, lectures, presentations and seminars.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Director, Human Resource Management Division, the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7. Jamaica. For further particulars regarding the University of the West Indies and the University Health Centre, visit us at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/healthcentre/
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (inclusive of a statement on teaching and research interests) giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and copies of academic qualifications
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 5, 2014
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