Clinical Therapist III - Student Affairs

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Provides mental health services in response to the individual's needs.

• Provides direct psychological services to university students/clients including individuals, couples, and group counseling. Conducts clinical assessments and formulates diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides emergency assessments, crisis intervention, and intakes for students. Provides consultations to family members and campus community constituents.
• Completes intake summaries, psychological assessments, emergency evaluations, progress notes, and termination summaries according to the established policies and procedures.
• Provides on call for crises and emergencies that may fall outside normal business hours (including evenings and weekends) and may be required to work later than scheduled to meet student needs.
• May act as Chair and/or Co-Chair for committees, coordinates programs (e.g., group, workshops, assessments), and perform other duties that support the overall functioning of the department.
• Develops and presents educational programs, seminars, and workshops to students.
• Participates in departmental research.
• Participates in outreach to both assist in the delivery of mental healthcare information to the FIU community as well as increase the visibility of CAPS across campus.
• Collaborates with departmental staff, other departments, and community organizations to provide therapeutic, advocacy, and support services to FIU students.
• Supports the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the department and the University.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline and five (5) years of appropriate experience.
• Mental Health License - Florida includes:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker or
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist or
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Florida Dept. of Health Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical and legal issues in mental health practice.
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based treatment modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in crisis intervention and consultation with collateral parties.

Administrative

$67,000-$72,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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