Staff Counselor at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description




POSITION SUMMARY:




The Staff Counselor provides mental health, consultation, crisis intervention, training and outreach services at CAPS. This position is responsible for most of the case management services for CAPS clients.




JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:




1. Direct Mental Health Services (65%): Provide some individual and group psychotherapy; a significant portion of direct services will be providing brief screening appointments for new clients, encouraging them to make use of appropriate resources on- or off-campus, and following up with these clients periodically; perform crisis intervention and crisis consultation for the campus, including rotating on-call duty during evenings and weekends; provide mental health assessment and evaluation services; make reasonable adjustments to scheduled appointments to meet requests for services; follow CAPS policies and procedures; adhere to appropriate ethical and professional standards.



2. Case Management 20%): Keep accurate and timely records of appointments (e.g., intake notes, progress notes, termination summaries) using the online Titanium record-keeping software; maintain confidentiality of records; consult with other professionals as needed to coordinate treatment; participate in CAPS peer supervision meetings; consult with parents and on- and off-campus professionals with appropriate authorization; inform supervisor as soon as possible of students who may be at serious risk.



3. Consultation & Training (10%): Provide consultation, education, and outreach services to faculty, staff, students and parents on developmental, mental health, and harm-reduction/prevention issues; prepare and provide training seminars to university groups (e.g., residence life staff; academic advisors; first-year students).


4. Other Duties (5%): Attend CAPS staff meetings; cooperate with accountability and data collection systems; participate in University-wide and Division of Student Development programs; develop and maintain a network of effective working relationships with faculty and staff from other offices and departments; occasionally serve on search committees and other areas of university service; accept delegated responsibilities for special projects or committee assignments, as requested by the Director. Affirms and values inclusion and equity, and encourages the utilization of CAPS services by all students. Is committed to and actively works toward CAPS becoming and remaining a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for all.



CONTACTS
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Students - provide crisis & mental health assessment, counseling, consultation, and referrals


Student Development Staff - - consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals


Dean's office staff - consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals


Faculty - consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals


Student Health Center staff - coordinate treatment & referrals


UR Police - training on mental health issues & coordinate crisis response


Off-campus medical & mental health professionals - coordinate treatment & referrals


Parents - consult on student concerns, coordinate referrals & answer questions re: services



SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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May be asked to provide professional clinical supervision if/when there are practicum students, pre-doctoral or post-doctoral interns, or not-yet-licensed staff working at CAPS.



WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:



Talk to students and others while seated in an office setting


Attend meetings and training activities at other locations on campus


Attend continuing education, training, and networking activities locally and/or nationally


Handle pressure & maintain composure during emergency situations


Participate in crisis coverage rotation both during and after normal working hours


Participate in occasional early morning or late evening or weekend events



QUALIFICATIONS:




Knowledge, skills & ability:


-Outstanding interpersonal skills


-Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the CAPS staff team


-Ability to form effective working relationships with individuals across lines of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation


-Professional knowledge of adult and college student mental health issues


-Professional knowledge of mental health assessment


-Professional knowledge of suicide assessment, crisis assessment, crisis management and referral


-Knowledge of multicultural issues


-Demonstrated experience and clinical effectiveness in multicultural counseling approaches with ethnically and culturally diverse clients and communities


-Knowledge of college student development issues


-Ability to read & complete clinical notes and records in a timely fashion using the computerized --Titanium record-keeping system


-Ability to learn & use the computerized Titanium scheduling system for scheduling appointments, meetings and other activities


-Ability to learn and use word-processing and spreadsheet software



Education & experience:


-Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field


-Licensed (or license-eligible) as a mental health professional in the State of Virginia


If not yet licensed in Virginia, obtain license within 2 years of date of hire


-Maintain licensure through continuing professional education


-At least 1 year experience providing mental health counseling services to young adults (18-25 years old)


-At least 1 year experience providing case management services for young adults (18-25 years old)


-Interest & experience providing triage and/or brief screening services


-Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity related to anti-racism, social justice, multicultural issues, and ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups


Preferred experiences include any of the following:

• 1 or more years of experience working in a college or university counseling center


• Interest & experience in brief therapy modalities


• Interest & experience in DBT, ACT, or other treatment modalities not yet available at CAPS


• Interest & experience working with underrepresented populations


• Interest and experience in providing clinical supervision to graduate students in training from relevant mental health programs

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 38.75 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm



Pay Grade 7: $55,640 to $73,736 Apply Now