What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at St. Bonaventure University?
Description
This full-time, 10-month position will provide individual and group counseling sessions; educational seminars; consultation and referral services to the student body of St. Bonaventure University. This position is expected to work within a multidisciplinary team to address mental health conditions and related issues within a holistic manner.
Examples of Duties
Provide individual and group counseling, crisis management, and case management/care coordination to the student body
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Provide educational workshops, advocacy, and information regarding mental/emotional health and wellness issues
Participate in the after-hours counselor on-call schedule
Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record system
Other administrative duties (i.e., meetings, committees, consultation)
Supplemental Functions:
Uphold standards and ethical guidelines of the counseling profession
Serve on University and division committees as deemed appropriate
Collaborate with and provide consultation to other departments/offices (i.e., faculty and staff)
Other duties assigned as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Master’s level knowledge base of counseling theories, skills, and industry trends.
- Knowledge and understanding of the special considerations and challenges faced by college students
- Trained in and current CPR certification
- Knowledge and clear understanding of HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
- Ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
- Skilled in the use of electronic medical record systems.
- Ability to speak to groups of students, faculty, staff, and parents on topics related mental health and wellness.
- Demonstrate commitment to treating undergraduate and graduate students from a holistic perspective.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Express timely and accurate communication with administration, faculty, students and community members.
- Ability to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity, while balancing priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external constituents. Ability to accept supervision, assignments, change, and correction.
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software and the ability to stay current with emerging office and electronic health record (EHR) software programs.
- Ability to work effectively independently as well as part of a team.
- Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
- Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships.
- Network with local providers, including but not limited to other therapists and the staff at Olean General Hospital’s behavioral health unit.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines set by the counseling profession, as well as the governing documents, policies and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.
Typical Qualifications
Required: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
An active New York State license or limited permit in mental health counseling, clinical social work, or psychology.
Preferred: Prior counseling experience with the college student population.
Skilled in providing educational programs to a variety of participants (i.e., college students, faculty, staff, parents, etc.).
Crisis intervention and management skills or after-hours response experience.
At least one year of mental health/clinical counseling experience
Must have completed a clinical internship (600 total hours/240 direct hours)
Licensure (or license eligible) as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of New York
