Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

ATSU - Behavioral Health & Wellness Counselor
Job Type: Full-time

ATSU is looking for an exempt Counselor to be a part of ATSU Behavioral Health & Wellness based on our Mesa, Arizona campus. Counselor provides individual therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and prevention services in a health sciences university setting. The counselor makes meaningful contributions to student wellness by providing clinically sound, equitable, and compassionate mental health support.

Conduct initial intakes, develop treatment recommendations, and provide individual therapy (in person and telehealth).

As a team member for the Still-Well Student Wellness Program, develop and deliver outreach programming and workshops to promote student mental health and wellbeing.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record consistent with state laws, ethical standards, and department procedures.

Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and legal standards of state license(s).

Direct students to substance abuse treatment, emergency services, or local professionals as needed.

Help off‑campus/out‑of‑state students find providers at clinical training sites.

Provide consultation to campus partners and community providers to coordinate student care as a member of the ATSU CARE teams.

Attend staff meetings, consultation meetings, CE presentations, and required supervision.

Engage in continuing education and professional development to maintain license and stay current in college mental health best practices.

Independently licensed behavioral health provider in Arizona (required), Arizona and California license‑eligible and willing to work towards licensure: LCSW, LPC, LMFT.

Clinical mental health knowledge and skills covering a full range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, sexual/domestic violence, relationships, survivors and LGBTQIA+ community.

Experience working with young adult and emerging adult populations, ideally in a university setting.

Self‑motivated, with the ability to balance independent work and collaborative team projects.

Strong generalist background with experience supporting a wide range of mental health concerns.

Demonstrated experience providing crisis services and individual therapy.

Strong commitment to supporting the wellbeing of students from all communities.

Compassion, innovative team worker that engages well with others, understanding of osteopathic philosophies and ability to integrate this into efforts, ability to work with a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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