Counselor-Limited Term

Counselor-Limited Term Job ID: 299391 Location: Summerville Campus Full/Part Time: Full Time Job Summary The Counselor Limited Term position provides individual, couples/relational, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to students, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, consultation and administration, and interpretation of assessment instruments. This position develops and delivers psychoeducational presentations, trainings and programs focused on promotion of emotional wellness and prevention of mental illness. The Director and Assistant Director may assign additional duties, to include, but not limited to front desk and phone coverage, campus training and outreach to university and community organizations and groups. Responsibilities STUDENT COUNSELING DUTIES: Provide individual, group, and couples/relational psychotherapy to students, including administration and interpretation of assessment instruments, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, and consultation. Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records. Provide clinical supervision to master's level counseling interns/trainees. Coordinate specific SCAPS initiatives that enhance treatment or prevention services. WORKSHOPS & OUTREACH: Develop and conduct psycho-educational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address the preventative and developmental needs of students. Collaborate with other campus departments, campus committees, and student organizations to provide joint programming for students. Provide training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty, and staff regarding relevant mental health concerns of university students. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance, and maintain the best of current professional trends for university counseling centers. OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or marital and family therapy by date of hire. Employee must be licensed or eligible to become fully licensed to provide mental health services and treatment independently in the state of Georgia. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in a university counseling center setting. Experience providing group and couples/relational psychotherapy. Experience and proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Experience providing crisis services and treating more severe mental health concerns. Prior clinical experience and expertise with a culturally and clinically diverse caseload. Experience providing outreach presentations on mental health topics relevant to university students. Commitment to a multicultural counseling orientation and understanding of the mental health needs of minoritized individuals and communities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KNOWLEDGE: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases; Knowledge of and experience in Electronic Medical Record systems. SKILLS: Strong organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Excellent analytical and customer service skills. ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of standard business hours may be required) Full-time (1.0 FTE) limited-term position (estimated time frame of employment no more than 3 years). Pay Band: B9 Salary: $48,800/annually - $53,550/annually Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr