LICENSE: Licensed in the State of Connecticut, or
license eligible. If unlicensed, clinical supervision will be
provided by a licensed C&PS counselor; full licensure must be
obtained within 18 months of hire.
EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years internship or general counseling
experience. Demonstrated knowledge in the developmental aspects of
young adulthood; ability to interact with students, and effective
interpersonal skills. Understanding and appreciation of the Jesuit
mission of the University.
Essential Functions:
1. To provide individual counseling services. This involves:
- Providing short-term counseling,
- Coordinating case management and recommending referral and/or
follow-up counseling with an outside source,
- Maintaining confidential documentation,
- Administering triage and providing walk-in coverage to evaluate
level of risk and screen students for intake appointments,
- Conducting family sessions as needed and communicate with
parents and referral resources.
2. Provides crisis intervention on an emergency basis; rotates
weekly 24/7 crisis coverage.
3. Provides group counseling. This involves:
- Developing programs focusing on topics of interest/personal
growth
- Conducting Group pre-screening sessions
- Determining appropriate timeframe, information discussed,
materials distributed and group rules.
- Responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating and
marketing of C&PS Group therapy semester offerings.
4. Prepares, communicates and executes preventative
psycho-educational Outreach and programs. This involves:
- Providing training for Orientation staff, Student Leader and
RAs, Faculty and Administrators,
- Developing campaigns and literature to promote mental
wellness.
5. May provide individual supervision to MA level students for
internship training. Supervision comprised of reviewing intake
reports, session notes and more adeptly understanding treatment
needs and case conceptualization.
6. Participation in Quality Assurance Program. Stages quarterly
internal audit processes aimed at improving and maintaining quality
of medical records and compliance with IACS standards for CPS
accreditation.
7. To interact with university community on an as needed basis
including Department of Residence Life, Campus Ministry, Student
Engagement, Public Safety, etc.
8. To participate in the professional development of the department
and division. This involves:
- Fostering an environment of trust and caring necessary within a
mental health facility,
- Monitoring development of mental health through attendance at
workshops and seminars and in the reading of professional
literature,
- Acting as a responsible committee representative as
requested,
- Attending departmental staff meetings,
- Communicating effectively with supervisor concerning pertinent
departmental and university matters,
- Promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the
university community
- Remaining informed of national, university and departmental
mental health concerns and procedures for effective communication
and subsequent education,
- Maintaining a knowledge of reliable community services and
agencies.
9. To promote safe and secure working conditions. This
involves:
- Promoting the proper utilization of equipment and
materials,
- Reporting immediately to supervisor any unsafe working
conditions.
Work Schedule:
9-month, 35 hour/week position
Employee Type
Exempt
Applicable to all positions:
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as
required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs
indicate.
Category:
Student Life - Admin Academic Year
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as
required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs
indicate.
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designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees
assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without
notice.
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