Part-Time Mental Health Counselor, Counseling and Wellness Services

University of St. Thomas•Houston, TX

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking applicants for a part-time licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LCSW) in the Counseling and Wellness Services department. This position reports directly to the Director of Counseling and Wellness Services. The Counselor will provide ongoing and direct counseling, wellness, and formative services to enrolled students. The Counselor will provide individual psychotherapy, manage his or her own case load, see intake appointments; manage crises by seeing walk-in emergencies and rotating for a week, or as determined by supervisors and counselors rotation availability, and no more than one consecutive week, through the On-Call system for after-hours emergencies. The successful candidate will conduct outreach activities including participation in: Formation Events; Wellness Initiatives; University Presentations: outreach to student groups. The ideal candidate agrees with the traditional Catholic understanding of the human person and will be interested in college mental health issues.

Requirements

A Master's Degree required in psychology, counseling, or social work
Licensed mental health professional in the State of Texas (LPC, LCSW, or LP; additionally, LPC-A and LMSW licenses may be considered)
A minimum of one year experience in providing psychological counseling services to an adult population required
Highly competent in professional, ethical, and legal standards in the field of mental health
Familiarity and agreement with teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church
Demonstrate knowledge about college mental health issues
Effective and proficient oral and written communication skills
Strong documentation habits, good organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
Computer skills that include working knowledge of documentation/scheduling software
Ability to relate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and students' parents
Required to maintain their own professional liability insurance, all State of Texas licensing credentials, and continuing education units (CEU's) requirements

Nice To Haves

experience in a college or university counseling center preferred
Preferably, the counselor will be experienced in faculty and staff consultations; AND in substance abuse assessments and interventions; OR treatment of eating disorders; OR treatment of personality disorders
He or she will be able to function effectively as part of a team
The ideal candidate would also be bilingual in English and Spanish
Practicing Catholics who will advance the mission of the school are preferred for this position

Responsibilities

Assist the CWS office in promoting departmental initiatives to guide students in their search for truth and their growth in self-knowledge, intellectual skills, and wisdom
Collaborate with other departments in providing students with an environment that helps with their formation and their discernment
Support and promote initiatives outside of the classroom that enhance students' learning experience of the Core Curriculum
Manage individual clinical caseload and associated documentation; services provided to both undergraduate and graduate populations
Develop and implement campus outreach programs to student groups regarding human formation, discernment, mental health issues, well-being, and study skills
Conduct faculty and staff consultations; provide training as requested
Provide counseling support services (information and referral) to University personnel
Participate in departmental meetings, clinical staffings, and training
Provide counseling crisis intervention on campus as needed including occasional on-call accessibility by telephone and in-person, as needed, outside business hours
Participate in University activities or events that occasionally take place outside of business hours
Participate in relevant Student Affairs meetings, committees, teams, or events
Participate in University committees as appropriate
Willingness to establish networks through professional affiliations
Execute yearly goals
Perform all other duties as assigned and according to part-time agreed availability