Mental Health and Wellness Therapist

Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO has an opening for a

Mental Health and Wellness Therapist (Part-Time/10 hours per week)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at https://www.rvu.edu/careers/.

SALARY: 

$17,000-$20,850 per year, the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers benefits that include paid sick and 401(K).

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Purpose

Provide brief counseling/therapy to RVU students to address mental health, developmental, relational and other concerns. Assist in planning and facilitating mental health and wellness outreach.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate brief, personal counseling/therapy to help students identify, understand, and make changes to personal issues affecting their quality of life, education, and/or work performance.
• Provides case management for students referred to outside providers through support, tracking, and follow-up in promoting student resiliency.
• Maintain confidential records and complete all case notes in a timely manner in accordance with Federal and State regulations as well as ethical standards.
• Coordinate care with student health services and off-campus mental health services, including helping students navigate community resources and connect with financially accessible services.
• Work successfully and sensitively with a diverse stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Provide risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Develop and implement mental health and substance use prevention and awareness outreach programs and initiatives.
• Along with other student affairs staff, promote wellness through various campaigns, promotions, and events.
• Consult with faculty and staff on student concerns.
• Build rapport and inspire confidence to attract students who may be in need of counseling/therapy services.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects as required.
• Participate in continuing education relative to the needs of the student population and network effectively with regional and national organizations.
• Participate on University committees and regularly scheduled meetings as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong therapeutic skills required, including risk assessment skills, ability to set appropriate therapeutic goals and boundaries, make appropriate referrals, and maintain documentation of services in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrated excellence in crisis intervention, outreach, and brief treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of substance use concerns and ability to assess risk related to serious mental illness is necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing Inclusive Excellence and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MSW, MA, MS, Med) in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social work or other related field.
• Required licensure in CO as an LPCC, LPC, LCSW, MFT, or Psychologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent licensure as an LPC, LCSW, MFT, or Psychologist in CO.
• Prior experience in a university counseling center or outpatient mental health setting.
• Experience in case-managing clients with substance use, severe mental illness, and/or significant risk factors.
• Demonstrated multicultural and diversity competency.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.