Student Mental Health & Wellness Counselor

Company:

Touro University Dental Medicine

Job Location:

Category:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Type:

Full-Time

Overview

The Student Mental Health & Wellness Counselor will be responsible for providing counseling services to students of Touro College of Dental Medicine onsite at the Albuquerque, New Mexico clinic and is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Student Affairs in any student-related issues.

Responsibilities

Provides short-term psychotherapy and crisis management to address the mental health needs of a diverse student community
Provides a network of mental health referrals in the Albuquerque community to serve our students with long-term treatment needs
Develops outreach targeted to at-risk student groups
Educates and collaborates with other departments in identifying and referring students of concern
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to student needs, promote mental health, and ensure coordinated care
Design, implement, and evaluate wellness and well-being programs for students, promoting a proactive and inclusive approach to mental health and well-being
Develops and maintains a system for HIPPA-compliant records of mental health services
Provides groups workshops and educational events to teach about wellness and mental illness
Develops a method for tracking trends in requests for and obtainment of counseling services
Serves on various committees as assigned
Provides community education about psycho-educational topics through fliers, bulletin boards, emails, and brochures

Supportive Supervision & Professional Growth

We believe in nurturing our team through meaningful connection and reflective practice. This role includes:

One hour of weekly individual clinical supervision with a licensed supervisor, focused on deepening clinical insight, enhancing skills, and supporting licensure goals
One hour of weekly group supervision, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and a strong sense of professional community
Departmental in-services and access to educational events, offered regularly to promote best practices, keep staff informed of emerging trends, and support ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or equivalent degree required.
Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of a wide range of clinical mental health diagnosis.
Ability to utilize counseling skills as related to: Cognitive mental health, relaxation techniques, relationship counseling, career, counseling and trauma counseling skills.
Ability to act in situations as a primary prevention.
Ability to promote counseling services.
Ability to handle stressful Stress management.
Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams/committees.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Certifications/Licensures

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) required.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule

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Student Mental Health & Wellness Counselor

Touro University California

Albuquerque, NM, USA