Position Summary

The Mental Health Professional is an integral member of the CAPS Professional Staff and reports to the
Assistant Director of Mental Health Services. This position provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services to eligible members
of the UGA community within the CAPS scope of service, including individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention,
consultation, outreach, mental health evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordination of internal and external referrals, as
appropriate. Services are delivered in accordance with UHC/CAPS policies and procedures and professional standards for clinical care and
documentation. The Mental Health Professional II collaborates as an active member of the CAPS team and contributes to a welcoming, inclusive
environment that supports the mental health and well-being of the UGA community.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

(65%) Client/Patient Direct and Support Services:

• Conduct clinical evaluations, formulate case
  conceptualizations, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans for eligible members of the UGA community.
• Provide individual,
  couples, and group counseling/psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and consultation within the CAPS scope of service.
• Coordinate
  internal and external referrals, as appropriate, to support continuity of care and meet student treatment needs.
• Maintain timely,
  accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with CAPS/UHC policies and procedures and professional
  standards.
• Collaborate with CAPS colleagues to support treatment planning and coordinated clinical care.

(10%)
Training:

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and developmental feedback to assigned trainees.
• Participate in
  the planning and delivery of departmental training and educational programming.
• Support the development of future mental health
  professionals through observation, consultation, and clinical instruction.

(10%) Outreach and Community
Engagement:

• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational workshops, presentations, and outreach initiatives that promote student
  mental health and well-being.
• Serve as a liaison and consultant to students, student organizations, faculty, staff, and campus
  partners regarding student mental health concerns and available resources.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives that promote
  psychological well-being and reduce barriers to care.

(10%) Administrative Tasks and Meetings:

• Participate
  in departmental committees, quality improvement initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
• Contribute to program
  evaluation, workflow improvements, and development of best practices for clinical services.
• Attend required staff meetings, clinical
  case conferences, and committee meetings.
• Support departmental initiatives and perform other duties assigned to meet operational
  needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(5%) Professional Development & Peer
Consultation:

• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence and licensure
  requirements.
• Engage in peer consultation and case review to support ethical decision-making and evidence-based
  practice.
• Remain current with emerging best practices, legal requirements, and trends in college mental health.

UHC
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or related
  field.
• Must have at least an associate license in the State of Georgia (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT)
• Must apply for full licensure
  within 90 days of meeting State clinical and supervisory hour requirements.
• Two or more years experience in the evaluation and
  treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Professional is an integral member of the CAPS Professional Staff and reports to the
Assistant Director of Mental Health Services. This position provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services to eligible members
of the UGA community within the CAPS scope of service, including individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention,
consultation, outreach, mental health evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordination of internal and external referrals, as
appropriate. Services are delivered in accordance with UHC/CAPS policies and procedures and professional standards for clinical care and
documentation. The Mental Health Professional II collaborates as an active member of the CAPS team and contributes to a welcoming, inclusive
environment that supports the mental health and well-being of the UGA community.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

(65%) Client/Patient Direct and Support Services:

• Conduct clinical evaluations, formulate case
  conceptualizations, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans for eligible members of the UGA community.
• Provide individual,
  couples, and group counseling/psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and consultation within the CAPS scope of service.
• Coordinate
  internal and external referrals, as appropriate, to support continuity of care and meet student treatment needs.
• Maintain timely,
  accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with CAPS/UHC policies and procedures and professional
  standards.
• Collaborate with CAPS colleagues to support treatment planning and coordinated clinical care.

(10%)
Training:

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and developmental feedback to assigned trainees.
• Participate in
  the planning and delivery of departmental training and educational programming.
• Support the development of future mental health
  professionals through observation, consultation, and clinical instruction.

(10%) Outreach and Community
Engagement:

• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational workshops, presentations, and outreach initiatives that promote student
  mental health and well-being.
• Serve as a liaison and consultant to students, student organizations, faculty, staff, and campus
  partners regarding student mental health concerns and available resources.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives that promote
  psychological well-being and reduce barriers to care.

(10%) Administrative Tasks and Meetings:

• Participate
  in departmental committees, quality improvement initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
• Contribute to program
  evaluation, workflow improvements, and development of best practices for clinical services.
• Attend required staff meetings, clinical
  case conferences, and committee meetings.
• Support departmental initiatives and perform other duties assigned to meet operational
  needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(5%) Professional Development & Peer
Consultation:

• Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence and licensure
  requirements.
• Engage in peer consultation and case review to support ethical decision-making and evidence-based
  practice.
• Remain current with emerging best practices, legal requirements, and trends in college mental health.

UHC
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or related
  field.
• Must have at least an associate license in the State of Georgia (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT)
• Must apply for full licensure
  within 90 days of meeting State clinical and supervisory hour requirements.
• Two or more years experience in the evaluation and
  treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.