Psychological Counselor- College of NSM

Department: Counseling & Psychologic Svcs

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Provides mental health services to the campus community, including one or more of the following services: individual, couples and group counseling and therapy; crisis intervention; consultation and outreach services.

MQ:
Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work. Licensure is required at the time of interview.

We welcome applicants who do not have prior counseling center experience, provided candidates clearly articulate how their experience in other settings can be translated to a counseling center and higher education environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to continued professional development.

• A broad range of client presenting concerns
• Short-term/brief therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Outreach and prevention programming

This position is embedded within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM). The Embedded Counselor (EC) will have a split schedule, with approximately 80 percent of their time dedicated to serving NSM students and 20 percent at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), serving undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty. The EC's primary responsibility will be providing mental health counseling, consultation, and outreach to NSM students.

The EC will establish and maintain a visible service presence within NSM, including networking and promoting CAPS services; assessing and addressing barriers to seeking mental health services; and collaborating with NSM administration, faculty, and staff to identify and address the clinical and programmatic needs of NSM students.

The EC will provide individual, couples, and group services within a short-term therapy framework; facilitate mental health workshops and other outreach programming; adhere to stepped-care principles when assessing a student's fit for services; provide crisis intervention and assessment; and engage in consultation and outreach activities. This position will include regular evening hours, with occasional weekend hours based on programmatic and service needs.

The University of Houston's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a vital department within the Health and Well-Being (HWB) portfolio. We work closely with our HWB partners, which include the Student Health Center;
Campus Recreation; UH Wellness;
Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center; and Cougars in Recovery. Together, we are committed to fostering a culture of care that promotes the success of our students, faculty, and staff. We are proud to be a designated Jed Campus.

CAPS is accredited by the International…