Mental Health Therapist 2

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Health and Counseling. This position affords the opportunity to engage in the variety of tasks required by a therapist working in a college counseling setting. This includes performing intake assessments, conducting psychotherapy with both students and employees, providing walk-in crisis intervention services, coordinating services with in-house medical providers, developing and presenting outreach presentations, consulting with and training faculty and staff, and referring clients to an array of both on-campus and off-campus resources. Assess clients through clinical intake interview and establish appropriate case formulation and treatment plan. Provide time-limited psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups which may include supportive counseling and evidence-based treatment. Provide on-demand crisis intervention services to both new and established walk-in clients. Create mental health assessment documentation to facilitate student access to disability accommodations, financial aid and registration options. Maintain a confidential, safe, client-centered, quality experience for clientele. Collaborate with college departments and community service agencies to arrange case management and referrals as appropriate. Maintain timely, accurate documentation of client contacts and outreach activities. Develop, present and participate in psychoeducational outreach activities. Provide consultation to faculty and staff dealing with students of concern. Serve on departmental or campus committees as needed. Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings. Maintain reliable work attendance and punctuality to ensure a smooth, efficient department operation. Participate in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

Skills and Abilities:

Clinical competence to assist students from multiple backgrounds and perspectives in order to improve mental health, developmental, academic, occupational, social, and relational outcomes. Assessment of clients through clinical interview and use of psychometric instruments to establish DSM-5 diagnosis. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer literacy, including experience and aptitude with electronic health records. Well-developed ability and commitment to working as part of an interdisciplinary team of mental health and medical professionals, support staff, and health promotion specialists. Familiarity with campus and local mental health resources to assist students in accessing resources such as health insurance, food, housing and other basic needs. Ability to work independently and to seek supervision and consultation as appropriate. Emotional intelligence and awareness in dealing with stress, frustration, interpersonal conflict, feedback and need for personal growth. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a broad range of people in regard to ability, socioeconomic status, culture, religion, sex and gender, and racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Master of Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from an accredited institution. Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah. Two years, paid, full-time experience providing psycho-social services. Bilingual speaker in English and Spanish. Experience working with college age population. Experience in Higher Education setting.