Mental Health Counselor (Temporary)

Position Classification Temporary, full-time, salaried, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO. Note: position is temporary (initial funding through June 30th 2027) with the possibility of a renewal for employment beyond that date subject to funding availability and department need. General Schedule The general schedule for this position is 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Note: Some schedule flexibility may be required due to the nature of this work. Position Overview Performs supervised individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach. Provides psychological assessments, intakes, and appropriate referrals. May perform other related tasks that are a part of the unit's operation, including developing and delivering communications or presentations. Complete required clinical documentation. Consult with supervisors and staff. Act as a campus resource on mental health and represent services to University community. Performs psychological/psycho-educational assessments. Maintains appropriate case documentation, supervision and evaluation records. Contributes to clinical training of student‑therapists, and serves the department, division, and university through consultation and participation on committees that are assigned. Develops and maintains on and off campus community collaborations Participates in outreach/consultation services to the campus community. Performs other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Director of Center for Counseling and Well‑Being. Provides‑in depth professional knowledge and understanding of problem‑solving efforts. Develops standards for resolving routine problems. Serves as a resource to others within the department/business unit. Demonstrated ability to apply a wide range of clinical techniques with a diverse population. Well‑developed skills in therapy, assessment, and written and oral communication. Work is substantially complex, varied, and requires the interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, policies and procedures in combination. Qualifications / Experience Required Requires a master's degree in clinical mental health field plus 3+ years of relevant experience in the chosen field that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Licensed, or eligible for licensure in the State of Oklahoma. Requires coursework in psychopathology of adults and DSM diagnostic skills. Experiences In Crisis Intervention (danger To Self And/or Others) Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results. Qualifications / Experience Preferred Master's degree in clinical mental health field. Fully Licensed in Oklahoma within field of study. Training in evidence‑based practices for treating psychopathology of adults. Experience conducting assessments and utilizing DSM to determine diagnosis and course of treatment. Experience In Crisis Intervention (danger To Self And/or Others) Experience in a college counseling center or community mental health setting. Experience with Titanium, or other electronic medical record and scheduling system. Experience conducting therapeutic groups, doing anger management and drug and alcohol assessment and treatment. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Requires in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of mental health counseling of young adults. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed