Mental Health Professional I

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About This Role

Responsible for mental health counseling services to students. Screens for suicidal ideation and assists in crisis situations. Works closely with team to ensure quality care provision. Aids students with scheduling, completing necessary documentation for services, and triage. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and possibly during holidays. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding. There are two vacancies available.

What a day of a Mental Health Professional I looks like:

• Conducts student intakes, triages students in crisis, and schedules ongoing counseling and case management appointments. Facilitates therapeutic groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Utilizes specific technology, frameworks, and platforms to manage caseload.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for linkage to community resources and differing college resources from students, staff, and the public.
• Provides input to supervisor regarding departmental, or area, objectives, goals, or priorities.
• Assists with department data analytics and documentation, including student charts.
• Participates in classroom and public speaking events.
• Prepares correspondences, reports, and other administrative duties to support projects and the department.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with community and campus service providers and works collaboratively to ensure successful outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• Some experience in individual and group counseling

Knowledge of:

• Local community resources throughout Palm Beach County
• Suicide assessment, differing therapeutic modalities and therapeutic issues
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems, driving solutions through to completion
• Working with diverse populations who may be experiencing mental health challenges, housing and food insecurities, and additional psycho-social stressors

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Provide services on multiple campus locations as well as experience providing virtual therapeutic appointments.

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Registered Intern seeking licensure within the State of Florida
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Requires travel between campus locations
• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Experience in a higher education setting

Knowledge of:

• Jotform software

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

This is a grant-funded position with a fixed salary range. The minimum annual base pay is $53,677.00, with the final salary offer contingent on the candidate's education and experience, and the availability of grant funds.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of June 8, 2026.

Wait, There Is More!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Ready to Apply? Here's Your Application Preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.
• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled