Mental Health Specialist

Department


FSU Counseling and Psychological Services


Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychological services to university students, including individual, couples, and group counseling; conduct clinical assessments; and formulate diagnoses and treatment plans. Provides initial contact assessments, crisis intervention, and biopsychosocial evaluations for students. Provide clinical consultations to family members and campus community constituents.
• Serve the greater FSU community through providing outreach presentations, program consultation, liaisons, prevention programming, and serving on CAPS and university committees. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the leadership team.
• Complete required documentation associated with clinical services such as biopsychosocial evaluations, emergency evaluations, progress notes, and termination summaries according to established policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision and/or training of pre-master's interns. This may include providing presentations and/or leading of training seminars.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a mental health field (e.g. social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy).
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Florida (Chapter 491, F.S.) to provide direct mental health counseling. If license eligible, license to be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and the ability to work with college students from various backgrounds is preferred.
• Experience in solving problems, dealing with crises, and managing sensitive information.
• Experience and/or knowledge related to psychological counseling and assessment.

University Information


One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range


Starting at $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.


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How To Apply


If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.


Considerations


This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .


Equal Employment Opportunity


FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.