Mental Health Specialist

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist provides direct counseling and mental health services to Marshall University students through the Counseling Center. The role supports students’ emotional well-being and personal development through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, outreach, and prevention programming. The Specialist also assists with clinical oversight, promotes best practices in university mental health care, and contributes to performance improvement through data collection and analysis.

The position includes conducting intake interviews and assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing counseling and psychotherapy, and maintaining timely clinical documentation. The Specialist participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation and coordinates with university departments, community providers, physicians, MUPD, and families to support students. The role also involves delivering educational programming, coordinating outreach, and evaluating services and outcomes while meeting applicable compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake interviews and administer appropriate screening and assessment tools.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical best practices.
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy for concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, cognitive or eating disorders, substance use, personality disorders, trauma, sexual or gender identity, and adjustment difficulties.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including notes, assessments, and treatment plans within 48 hours of service.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation and provide crisis intervention on campus or in hospitals during emergencies involving suicide risk, trauma, or other mental health crises.
• Refer students to appropriate on- or off-campus resources for higher levels of care or specialized treatment.
• Serve as a liaison among university departments, community providers, MUPD, physicians, and family members to coordinate student support.
• Attend supervision sessions and ongoing staff meetings.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational workshops, trainings, and events for students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in Counseling Center outreach activities, campus-wide wellness initiatives, and special events.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee outreach programs supporting the student population.
• Promote Counseling Center visibility at recruitment activities and campus events.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to service utilization and client outcomes.
• Prepare reports summarizing trends, key performance indicators, and recommendations for program improvement.
• Collaborate with Counseling Center leadership on performance metrics, needs assessments, and goal setting.
• Ensure data handling and reporting comply with federal, state, and institutional requirements, including grant and accreditation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed