Mental Health Counselor

General Description / Primary Purpose: Responsible for psychological assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention (including involuntary hospitalization and parental notification), counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and groups for a wide range of mental health concerns. Also, includes: training, consultation, clinical research, supervision, and outreach responsibilities. Job Function - Provide direct psychological support services to students, including assessment, individual and group counseling for a wide range of mental health concerns and symptoms that impact their goals, attitudes, behavior, relationships, academic, social and career success. - Coordinate case management needs and facilitate students Connection to the support and/or treatment they may require (e.g. psychiatric evaluation and medication management, nutrition and other adjunctive therapies; academic support services and accommodations). - Provide training and supervision to mental health graduate student interns completing requirements for a Masters degree in a mental health discipline. - Provide consultation, training and outreach/education regarding mental health issues that impact the campus community, including: Center programs and services, identification and referral of students in distress; preventive programs on issues that affect college students. - Establish and maintain effective consultative relationships with other campus departments and organizations. - Provide timely and effective crisis intervention to the campus community, including: after-hours on-call emergency coverage on a rotating basis; voluntary and involuntary hospitalization and parent notification. - Collaborate with campus departments to implement emergency response procedures to ensure the safety of individuals and the university community. Marginal Functions: - Provide front desk coverage as needed. - During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence. Supervision Exercised: - Oversight of clinical record-keeping; teaching clinical skills through the use of videotaping, didactic presentations and case consultations. - Participate in other clinical training activities, including trainee selection, orientation, and evaluation. Supervision Received: - General supervision. Required Qualifications A Master's Degree or 6+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida required within two years of hire date. Departmental Requirements: - Advanced knowledge and training in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. - Knowledge of the State of Florida Rules and Statutes. - Must be certified as Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida upon completion of requirements. If not licensed by date of hire, applicant will have 2 years to earn license which will include a $4000 annual salary increase upon earning license. - Requires excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; strong emphasis on providing superior customer service in conformance with the University's mission and values. - Must be able to exercise independent judgment and discretion and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality. - May be required to work evening and/or weekend hours for crisis response, appointments or special events. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. []{style="background: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: inherit; f "}