Clinical Counselor - Temporary

at  Texas Christian University

JOB SUMMARY:

The Counselor Clinical is responsible for promoting positive mental health in students by providing direct clinical services such as assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, consultation with faculty and staff, and outreach to campus community on mental health issues; may provide training and supervision to counseling or social work trainees.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Earned Master’s degree in Social Work, counseling, or Psychology, from a regionally accredited university.
• 5 years’ clinical experience, including significant counseling experience with individuals in adolescence and young adulthood.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of excellent clinical and counseling techniques, especially the ability to form therapeutic alliance with college-age clients, good diagnostic and crisis-intervention techniques, and demonstrated ability with time-limited therapy.
• Knowledge and experience with group counseling.
• Knowledge of experience providing outreach to college-age population.
• Knowledge of excellent oral and written communication techniques, including clinical documentation.
• Skill with electronic technology, including electronic scheduling, record-keeping.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships, and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with supervisor, colleagues, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

1. Provides direct clinical services to students in areas related to emotional, social, personal, academic, and relationship concerns through assessment, time-limited individual and couples counseling, and group counseling.
2. Supports the department by participating in clinical documentation, case management, staff meetings, in-service training, and relevant Student Affairs or other university events.
3. Provides assistance for individuals and groups who require immediate assistance by crisis intervention and consultation with various University personnel to assist in resolution of concerns and situations of conflict.
4. Provides supervision to trainees in various training programs.
5. Collaborates with the Director, professional colleagues, and Health Center providers regarding case management and referral of clients with long term or serious psychological and psychiatric diagnosis to appropriate specialists and agencies outside the university setting.
6. Participates in various Student Affairs activities and committees, and networks and collaborates with other University departments.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.