Counselor

Oral Roberts University•Tulsa, OK

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better! CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED. The ORU Counselor is responsible for individual mental health services and completing biopsychosocial assessments with ORU students. This position will be responsible for providing therapy sessions and connecting students in crisis with other outpatient or inpatient mental health agencies as needed.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a counseling related field.
Must be actively licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT or under supervision.
A minimum of two (2) years experience working in mental health assessment, case management, or crisis intervention.
Must be able to assess acuity level of clients to determine appropriate treatment recommendations, and demonstrate skilled judgement and discretion regarding case decisions.
A willingness to seek consultation and to work collaboratively with the counseling team and other pertinent university personnel is required.
Ability to guide a patient in a calm, professional manner toward making healthier choices without rendering judgment
People skills – the ability to relate to a variety of personality types in people from all walks of life
Organizational skills
Compassionate listening skills
Must be in compliance with protected health information as mandated by HIPPA and/or ORU policy and procedures.
Maintains compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policy and its’ procedures and confidentiality regarding internally sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an academic environment particularly within a higher educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to guide a client in a calm, professional manner toward making healthier choices without rendering judgment
Providing critical resources and support to individuals in crisis
Coordinating intervention strategies, outreach, referrals, and services
Assessing patients to determine their needs
Handling time-sensitive calls and emails, even during off-hours
Organizing patient data and maintaining virtual files
Providing individuals in crisis, family members, and the surrounding communities with information as to the nature of the crisis, why it’s happening, and what it means for them
Maintaining a network of other specialists to whom you can refer the patient for ongoing care once the immediate crisis has passed
Understanding how the environment impacts a person’s emotional state
Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, to include emergencies.