Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Counselor

The department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking a Counselor to join our team! In this role you will support the UNL student population's mental health care. The Counselor assists students in reaching their educational, developmental, and emotional goals by providing psychologically informed diagnostic services, treatment, consultation, and education. Consistent with CAPS's commitment to excellence, in this position you will connect and support student groups within the CAPS office and will help support counseling services through our embedded program across campus.

As a Counselor you will:

• Provide individual, group, and relationship counseling and psychotherapy with UNL Students.
• Be available and provide emergency response to students' mental health emergencies.
• Conduct on campus training, presentations, workshops and classroom presentations as it relates to CAPS services.
• Interact and collaborate with other professionals within the University Health Center and across campus.
• Collaborate and consult with professional colleagues.
• Perform routine case management.

Applicants interested in group therapy and/or working with body image and disordered eating are also encouraged to apply.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See .

Minimum

Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (MA, MS, MSW) plus 2 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary psychological setting required. Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in the State of Nebraska necessary.

Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer licensure as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to traditionally underserved populations desirable. Experience working in a comprehensive counseling center at a college or university helpful. Prefer exposure to stepped care and short-term models of counseling.

How to Apply

- Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Tricia Besett-Aleschtbesett-alesch2 .