Associate Staff Therapist, Athletics

Mental Health Counselor

Provides comprehensive mental health services to the KSU Community through assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and psychoeducational programming. Collaborates with multidisciplinary partners to promote student well-being and support the university's mission of student success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct clinical services to university students under clinical supervision in accordance with Georgia Composite Board requirements
• Provides crisis intervention services and participates in after-hours emergency on-call coverage, consistent with licensure, training, departmental protocols, federal and/or state rules and regulations
• Provides outreach, consultation, and psychoeducational programming to the campus community
• Participates in required individual and group clinical supervision and actively pursues independent licensure in accordance with Georgia Composite Board requirements
• Utilizes and maintains the electronic health record in accordance with departmental, legal, ethical, and professional standards

Required Educational Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy.

Other Required Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted associate professional license (LAPC, LMSW, LMFT, or equivalent) issued by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists. Recent graduates who are licensure-eligible may be hired but must obtain the required associate license within four (4) months of employment. Must maintain eligibility to practice under Board-approved clinical supervision and comply with all applicable Georgia Composite Board requirements. Individuals licensed in another state must obtain the applicable Georgia license within four (4) months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Independent professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) must be obtained within three (3) years of hire as a condition of continued employment. A minimum of 750 hours of previous internship providing counseling services.

Preferred Educational Qualifications: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.

Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of related clinical experience. Experience with electronic health record systems. Experience providing mental health services to a variety of individuals and groups. Experience with mental health issues in institutions of higher education.

ABILITIES: Able to seek, receive, and apply clinical consultation and supervisory guidance to support quality client care. Able to establish therapeutic rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, campus partners, and external constituents. Able to exercise independent clinical judgment and manage complex clinical situations within the scope of professional licensure. Successful collaboration with the treatment team and external partners. Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of individual, group, and couples counseling techniques for college students and young adults presenting with concerns across the continuum of mental health. Knowledge of professional, national, and state ethical guidelines. Familiarity with short-term models of treatment.

SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Electronic Medical Record systems). Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel.

Standard Enhanced Education 9 Panel Lab Drug Test Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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