Mental Health Professional I

Palm Beach State College•Lake Worth, TX

3d•$53,677•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Knowledge of suicide assessment, differing therapeutic modalities and therapeutic issues
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
Skilled in attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
Skilled in managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems, driving solutions through to completion
Skilled in 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
Ability to interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
Ability to provide services on multiple campus locations as well as experience providing virtual therapeutic appointments.
Registered Intern seeking licensure within the State of Florida
Valid Florida driver's license
Requires travel between campus locations
Regular physical attendance required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a higher education setting
Knowledge of Jotform software
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Responsibilities

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.