What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Clinician - Counseling & Psychological Services position at Texas Woman's University?
Job Description
This ten month position provides comprehensive psychological services to a culturally diverse student population. Duties regularly include the following : triage intake assessments; individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis intervention; clinical supervision of trainees as assigned; and outreach to the campus community. On a less regular basis, the position includes consultation with faculty, staff and students. CAPS staff also routinely serve on campus wide committees as approved by the Director. The position is committed to multiculturalism and diversity values and strives to incorporate these ideals into all aspects of the operation. Works together as a collaborative team member and promotes open and direct internal communication as well as a commitment to life-long personal and professional growth. Places the highest value on ethical practice and is committed to providing the best possible service to clients. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies & Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to : Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Supervises : Trainees as assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides direct psychological service including individual, couples and group therapy as well as formulating diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Performs triage intake assessments.
- Responsible for crisis intervention.
- Performs preventative mental health outreach programming.
- Performs consultation with faculty, staff and students regarding mental health related issues.
- Maintains up-to-date recordkeeping on clients using Titanium, CCAPS-62, and other web-based technologies.
- Follows policies and procedures to collect data and ensures data integrity to maintain accurate statistics on CAPS service utilization.
- Provides clinical supervision to psychology trainees as assigned.
- Participates in weekly meetings related to psychology trainees as well as other staff meetings.
- Continues to maintain professional competencies through participation in professional organizations and through attendance at relevant conferences and workshops.
- Maintains licensure or works towards licensure in a timely manner.
- Adheres to workplace safety policies and procedures.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Master's degree in mental health related field : counseling, social work, or similar discipline. Must be currently licensed as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or in similar discipline.
Completion of all required supervised experience; at least one year of direct client care in a mental health agency. Prefer at least 2-4 years of post-licensure experience in a university counseling center or mental health agency. Clinical experience with women's issues and a commitment to working with diverse clients including individuals from ethnically / racially diverse backgrounds and individuals representing various sexual orientations and gender identities is essential. Additionally, experience with group therapy, preventative mental health outreach and clinical supervision is desired. Although licensed candidates are preferred, non-licensed candidates with relevant experience may be considered. Supervision by an appropriate licensed mental health clinician would need to be secured by applicant.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. Some evening hours may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The employee may be required to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury / accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
About Us
TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).
Additional information about the University is available at http : / / www.twu.edu
