Mental Health Specialist

Job Description

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts’ Psychological Sciences Department ishiring for a Mental Health Specialist I/II/III . This rolewill provide both individual and group psychotherapy to juvenileswho have been adjudicated for sex offenses, as well as provide psychoeducation groups and family therapy.

• Provides clinical intervention to students in Accountability Based Sex Offender Program II including individual, group andfamily therapy.
• Participates in clinical team meetings to discuss students'progress and appropriate treatment strategies.
• Facilitates psycho educational groups to teach various concepts such as (but not limited to) emotion management and tolerance for cultural diversity.
• Completes documentation relative to provision of services, risk assessments, and other tasks relative to students' case management.
• Plans activities for the Accountability Based Sex Offender Program II student community.
• Participates in community meetings to resolve problems withinthe community.

Focus of

Education:

Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling or related field

Scope of

Experience:

Level I:
Master's degree

Level II:

• Master's degree
• 2 years of experience

Level III:

• Master's degree
• 4 years of experience

• State Licensure in counseling, social work or psychology or eligible for licensure required upon hire

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Limited Term

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9/14/2026