Staff Therapist

Staff Therapist

The University of North Georgia seeks a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Staff Therapist within Student Counseling Services. This position provides comprehensive clinical services to a diverse student population, including intake assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach programming. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical excellence, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and a commitment to fostering student well-being, retention, and success. The Staff therapist will collaborate with campus partners to promote mental health awareness while supporting the university's mission through high-quality, student-centered care.

Clinical Counseling and Crisis Intervention Services: Provide comprehensive mental health services utilizing evidence-based therapeutic practices to support the emotional and psychological well-being of university students. Conduct intake assessments, short-term individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and risk assessments as appropriate. Maintain an assigned caseload while ensuring continuity of care, timely documentation, and accurate recordkeeping within the electronic medical records system. Participate in the department's on-call rotation and respond to mental health crises, including in-person evaluations during and outside normal university business hours when necessary. Adhere to applicable professional ethics, licensure standards, departmental procedures, and university policies. Maintain active professional licensure without interruption and remain current with best practices and emerging trends in the counseling profession Outreach, Consultation, and Prevention Programming: Develop, coordinate, market, and deliver educational outreach programs focused on mental health awareness, prevention, and student well-being. Provide consultation services to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns and available resources.Serve as a liaison between Student Counseling Services and university departments, fostering collaborative relationships that support student success and promote a culture of wellness across the institution Special Projects: Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives by providing clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to practicum students, interns, and associate-licensed clinicians, as appropriate and within the scope of qualifications. Additional responsibilities may include supporting educational outreach activities, after-hours and weekend programming, and University-sponsored events. Educational Workshops and Leadership Training: Develop and facilitate workshops, trainings, and presentations for students, faculty, staff, and campus leadership groups on issues affecting college student mental health. Equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, respond to, and appropriately refer students experiencing psychological distress. Strategic Planning and Departmental Initiatives: Actively contribute to departmental, divisional, and institutional planning efforts that advance student well-being, mental health services, and organizational effectiveness. Participate in special projects, committees, and other responsibilities as assigned Behavioral Intervention Team Participation: Serve as an active contributor to the University's Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), providing clinical expertise, consultation, risk assessment recommendations, and coordinated response strategies to support student safety and success.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Thorough knowledge of counseling theories, assessment techniques, diagnosis, treatment planning, and brief therapy models. Experience or proficiency in telemental health service delivery. Knowledge of crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, threat assessment, and referral processes. Understanding of applicable professional ethical standards, state regulations, and confidentiality requirements. Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems and maintaining timely clinical documentation. Strong interpersonal, consultation, communication, and public speaking skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community providers. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive clinical practice. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to provide effective counseling services to a diverse college student population.

Required Qualifications Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education required; in Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family, or Social Work preferred. Current full-licensure in Georgia as a professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family required. Three (3) years of therapy/counseling including personal, and/or group therapy experience required.

Proposed Salary The proposed salary range is: $63,303-$69,633.

Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Unoffical Transcripts Contact Information for Three Professional References