Mental Health Counselor

Salary : $50,000.00 - $51,115.00 Annually

Location : St. Bonaventure, NY

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202200460

Division : Student Affairs

Department : Wellness Services

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024

Description

This full-time, 10-month position (August 1 - May 31) 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

Provide educational workshops, advocacy, and information regarding mental / emotional health and wellness issues 15%

Participate in the after-hours counselor on-call schedule 10%

Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record system 5%

Other administrative duties (i.e., meetings, committees, consultation) 5%

Supplemental Functions :

Participate in weekly supervision with counseling center staff

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

Supplemental Information

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

Full Benefit package

Other Perks

St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU for full time employees, click the link below :

Salary : $50,000 - $51,115