Mental Health Counselor

TITLE:

Mental Health CounselorDEPARTMENT:
Student Engagement and Campus Life

REPORTS TO:

Director of University Counseling CenterCLASSIFICATION:
Staff-12 months EFFECTIVE DATE: TBDSTANDARD

WORK HOURS:

37.5 hours per week EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full-Time EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

LOCATION:

100% on-campus

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Counselor will provide culturally competent individual and group counseling to a diverse student population. The Mental Health Counselor will oversee coordination of care for mental health crises and provide consultation as needed to faculty, staff, and students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manages assigned counseling caseload that will include referrals from any member of the campus community that will frequently require crisis intervention in high-stress situations involving immediaterisk to the mental and physical health of students.

Maintains current, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, and district counseling services policies.

Provides individual and group counseling via scheduled appointment and walk-in coverage to students seeking assistance related to personal concerns.

Conducts mental health assessments and screenings such as suicide risk, drug and alcohol, threat andrisk assessment, etc., utilizing evidence-based practices.

Exercises clinical judgement in assessing situations and making recommendations regarding intake,referrals, triage, and interventions.

Provides professional consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators related to student mental health concerns.

Make appropriate referrals when needed to the staff Nurse Practitioner for medication management.

Reviews client record to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of intervention strategies.

Provides psycho educational workshops and outreach.

Attends and participants in departmental meetings, case consultations, and staff development programs as assigned.

Participates in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and the maintenance of skills in professional counseling.

Supports student college persistence through wellness activities and partnerships on campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

Knowledge of and adherence to applicable professional ethics and board rules, federal, state, and locallaws, regulatory codes, ordinances, legislative changes, and procedures relevant to assigned programs,projects, and counseling operations.

Knowledge of current counseling practices, theories, and research in college student services.

Understanding of the Kentucky State University philosophy and mission and how counseling services support student persistence, retention, and engagement.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team (e.g., regional CARE and Behavioral Intervention Teams).Ability to work collaboratively on a team with colleagues, college departments and student groups.

Ability to work under high stress and emotionally charged conditions on a routine basis.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student information and work-related information and materials such as Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and confidential electronic records.

Work in a collaborative manner with diverse constituencies, working effectively in a diverse andmulti-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.

Ability to evaluate situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgementaccording to established policies and procedures,Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

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