Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Title: Counselor

Employee Classification: Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Dean of Students

Department: DAL-Dean of Students-520000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Starting Salary up to $55,000

FTE: 1.000000

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As a department within Student Affairs, the University of North Texas at Dallas Counseling & Wellness Center offers services to all enrolled students. The UNT Dallas Counseling & Wellness Center provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling, wellness programming, crisis intervention, and case management services. The UNT Dallas Counseling & Wellness Center offers an holistic approach to providing services to students, and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and confirming environment for all.

The counselor’s primary responsibility is to provide psychological counseling to students at UNT Dallas these services include psychological assessment, crisis intervention, short term individual and group psychotherapy, and referrals to community providers. In addition, the counselor participates in ongoing collaboration with other members of the Counseling and Wellness Staff in providing psycho educational programming and outreach services to the student population. The counselor may also provide consultation to faculty, staff and student leaders as directed by the Assistant Director of Counseling and Wellness Services.

This position requires some evening and Saturday availability.

• Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, Clinical or Educational Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as LPC, LPC ' Associate, LMFT, LMFT-Associate, LMSW, or equivalent; or have the ability to obtain appropriate licensure within twenty-four months of employment.

• 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.

• Experience with in a university setting.
• Experience with assessing and treating dual diagnosis clients.
• Experience providing crisis intervention, treatment for alcohol/drug use and eating disorders.
• Excellent assessment skills and an ability to relate to a diverse student population.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.

• Conduct crisis intervention and assessment for students seeking counseling services.
• Deliver short-term individual and group psychotherapy.
• Provide psycho educational workshops and outreach programming…