Price College of Business Embedded Counselor

The University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

Responsible for providing counseling services, consultation, and outreach to the Price College of Business. This position will work to create an environment supportive of student mental health. This individual will design programs to raise awareness of mental health issues and teach skills to increase the mental wellness of students in the College. This position will be available to support students in crisis and consult with College faculty and staff related to student crisis.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Relations, or related field
• 24 months of professional Counseling experience.
• Advanced knowledge of human behavior and individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
• Advanced knowledge of federal laws regarding patient information and records.
• Knowledge of federal laws regarding confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Ability to assess and recommend treatment for the behavioral or other disorders.
• Advanced knowledge of methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen and understand information.
• Ability to communicate information to the patient, family members, and caregivers.
• Can perform basic computer functions.
• Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Work, or Licensed Psychologist or ability to obtain one of the aforementioned licenses within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary mental health counselor for the Price College of Business.
• Provides direct clinical services and patient care in accordance with skills, training and ability.
• Collects information from individuals through interviews, observation, and tests.
• Develops treatment plans, advocates for patients in team meetings, acts as liaison to community agencies on treatment plan, and coordinates the provisions of services.
• Consult with students, faculty and staff to address mental health concerns and imminent mental health situation.
• Maintain appropriate records for all counseling appointments and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Develop programs that promote mental wellness within the Price College of Business.
• Attend University Counseling Center staff meetings and consult with UCC staff regarding high-risk situations.
• Perform various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time