Mental Health Counselor

University of North Florida Alumni Association•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Responsible for psychological assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention (including involuntary hospitalization and parental notification), counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and groups for a wide range of mental health concerns. Also, includes: training, consultation, clinical research, supervision, and outreach responsibilities.

Requirements

A Master's Degree or 6+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida required within two years of hire date.
Advanced knowledge and training in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Knowledge of the State of Florida Rules and Statutes.
Must be certified as Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida upon completion of requirements.
Requires excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; strong emphasis on providing superior customer service in conformance with the University's mission and values.
Must be able to exercise independent judgment and discretion and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
May be required to work evening and/or weekend hours for crisis response, appointments or special events.
This position requires a background check.
In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Nice To Haves

If not licensed by date of hire, applicant will have 2 years to earn license which will include a $4000 annual salary increase upon earning license.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychological support services to students, including assessment, individual and group counseling for a wide range of mental health concerns and symptoms that impact their goals, attitudes, behavior, relationships, academic, social and career success.
Coordinate case management needs and facilitate students Connection to the support and/or treatment they may require (e.g. psychiatric evaluation and medication management, nutrition and other adjunctive therapies; academic support services and accommodations).
Provide training and supervision to mental health graduate student interns completing requirements for a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.
Provide consultation, training and outreach/education regarding mental health issues that impact the campus community, including: Center programs and services, identification and referral of students in distress; preventive programs on issues that affect college students.
Establish and maintain effective consultative relationships with other campus departments and organizations.
Provide timely and effective crisis intervention to the campus community, including: after-hours on-call emergency coverage on a rotating basis; voluntary and involuntary hospitalization and parent notification.
Collaborate with campus departments to implement emergency response procedures to ensure the safety of individuals and the university community.
Provide front desk coverage as needed.
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Oversight of clinical record-keeping; teaching clinical skills through the use of videotaping, didactic presentations and case consultations.
Participate in other clinical training activities, including trainee selection, orientation, and evaluation.