Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Mental Health Therapist & Referral Specialist to provide mental health services to enrolled students. This role involves conducting initial assessments, determining treatment needs, providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, and conducting crisis counseling. The specialist will also work with students to provide referrals to external agencies, conduct outreach services to the university community, and develop liaison relationships across the University for primary prevention and psychoeducation on mental health concerns. Additionally, the role includes providing clinical supervision to Master's trainees, completing administrative tasks, engaging within the University and Division of Student Affairs, and serving as Essential Personnel to provide assistance in the event of a campus emergency. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work
Ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
Ability to handle complex crises and/or clinical situations
Demonstrate awareness and value of culturally-responsive mental health practice
Valid license to practice in the State of Florida under Florida Statute 491 or license eligible within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a University setting, community clinic, healthcare environment, or in research is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting initial assessments and determination of treatment needs
Conducting individual, couples, and group psychotherapy
Conducting crisis counseling
Work with students to provide referrals to external agencies
Provide outreach services to the university community
Develop liaison relationships across the University with a goal of primary prevention and psychoeducation on mental health concerns
Provide clinical supervision to Master's trainees
Complete administrative tasks
Engage within the University and Division of Student Affairs
Serves as Essential Personnel and provides assistance in the event of a campus emergency
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Sick Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave
1 personal day
9 paid holidays
Paid winter break (at President’s discretion)
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment
For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply)