Non-Student Hourly Counselor

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides outreach, individual, group, and crisis counseling as assigned. Actively participates in administrative supervision. Receives or provides clinical supervision as indicated by licensure status.

Requirements

Master's degree in mental health related field (counseling, social work, psychology)
Licensed by the state of Texas as an LPC Associate, LMSW, or equivalent
Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed
Licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or equivalent
If licensed at the Associate level, must obtain full licensure within 24 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Short term treatment orientation
Experience working in a College Counseling Setting
Experience using Titanium software
Bilingual
Full unrestricted license by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Conduct Initial Consultation Appointments according to Service Delivery Agreement
Client's concerns and goals for seeking services are clearly stated including risk, if present
Plan (next appointment date/time) clearly indicated on Initial Data Form
Utilize CCAPS data in decision making
ICON data form completed and signed by the end of next business day
Success Plan completed
Determine appropriate levels of care; make appropriate referrals as indicated
Provide individual counseling according to Service Delivery Agreement
Appropriately document clinical interventions
Document risk assessment, if indicated
Update Student Success Plans, as clinically indicated
Review CCAPS every session
Utilize evidenced based interventions
Continue to assess for appropriate level of care
Provide crisis/urgent counseling
Available for additional crisis times as needed
Documentation of crisis data form completed by end of the day
Completion of safety plan as needed
Utilizes supervision and consultation as appropriate
Keeps administrator and front desk informed of hospitalizations
Releases signed for external referrals and placed in file
Coordinate additional follow up and transport as needed
Obtains coverage during planned absences
Maintains CEU requirements and department CE file as required by state licensure board
Maintains active license or working towards completion within 2 years
Active in professional organizations (membership, presentations, publications)
Aware of and maintains ethical standards of profession
Seeks consultation when faced with ethical dilemmas
Promptness for all meetings and scheduled work hours
Keeps supervisor informed of absences, lateness, or schedule conflicts
Maintains Titanium Schedule to reflect work schedule accurately
Participates in department committees as assigned
Maintains positive work relationships
Responds to emails by the end of the next business day
Submits timesheets weekly
Reliable attendance
Maintains professionalism when responding to emails and/or feedback
Provides supervision and training as assigned
Available for unofficial training and consultation
Participates in training activities as assigned
Documents supervision activities
Receptive to supervision and participates actively in personal supervision
Makes appropriate referrals as indicated
Aware of off campus and on campus resources
Complete case management referral notes as indicated
Participates in outreach as assigned
Markets outreach
Evaluates outreach programs as indicated