Mental Health Counselor II

Mental Health Counselor II University of New Hampshire - Main Campus, United States about 3 hours ago

Location:

New Boston, NEW

HAMPSHIRE

Job Type:

FullTime The University of New Hampshire Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) invites applications for a mental health counselor II. We are seeking a clinician with a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with demonstrated clinical skills who is ready to serve the mental health needs of graduate and undergraduate students. We seek a clinician who has demonstrated competencies in brief treatment modalities and crisis management. Responsibilities include providing individual and group psychotherapy, crisis and case management, campus outreach/consultation, and supervision/training of doctoral interns. Previous work in college counseling is preferred. PACS works closely with Health & Wellness, Student Accessibility Services, and The SHARPP Center to provide coordinated services for students. We seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. As such, we are committed to enhancing our academic community by actively seeking diversity in our employees. Duties/Responsibilities (65%) Provide individual and group therapy. Provide intakes, walk-in and emergency appointments. Diagnose students using current nationally and internationally recognized diagnostic systems, utilizing appropriate empirically validated psychological instruments and/or techniques. As a function of diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans based upon evidence-based practices in the field of mental health. Refer as indicated for psychiatric evaluation, specialized treatment, and/or long-term therapy as appropriate. Maintain files to document counseling contacts. Provide clinical services in accordance with current professional standards and adhere to all pertinent local, state, and federal laws governing the practice of counseling. (20%) Provide outreach programming services for the campus community. Conduct workshops and programs designed to address the needs and/or concerns of students, faculty and staff. Serve as consultant to faculty, staff and students on matters relating to the well-being of students, and to other programs. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. (15 %) Provide training for doctoral level trainees. Perform other related duties, as assigned. Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

Ph.D. or Psy.

D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Doctoral degree and completion of APA approved internship.

Other Requirements:

A successful incumbent will actively work toward completing 1,500 supervised clinical hours. The individual must obtain their NH psychologist license within 18 months of hire to ensure continued employment at the University of New Hampshire.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when ing online within the

My Experience:

Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents) Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact Information for 3 Professional References Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$47,920.00 - $85,410.00 The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham