Counselor/Therapist (10-Month Contract) Chapman University - 4.2 Orange, CA Job Details Full-time $68,000 - $72,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Mental health stabilization Record keeping Patient progress tracking Client assessment in therapy Post-session clinical documentation Behavioral psychological assessments Enterprise software Triage Individual therapy Client file management Master's degree Individual psychological assessments Risk assessment Patient progress monitoring Clinical confidentiality policies Managing patient records Technical Proficiency Group therapy instruction Continuation mental treatment planning Full Job Description The Counselor/Therapist provides comprehensive mental health services to a diverse population of university students within Student Psychological Counseling Services (SPCS). Working under the general supervision of the Director of SPCS, the Counselor/Therapist provides assessment, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, triage and urgent care, case management, consultation, and referral services for students presenting with a broad range of mental health, developmental, academic, and social concerns. The Counselor/Therapist works collaboratively with counseling center colleagues, medical and psychiatric providers, and other campus partners to support student well-being and continuity of care. The position also contributes to outreach, prevention and educational programming, consultation with faculty and staff, and other initiatives designed to promote student mental health and strengthen the university community. Responsibilities Demonstrated ability to provide assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and risk assessment. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively and provide culturally responsive services to diverse university populations. Ability to exercise sound independent clinical judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain timely and accurate clinical records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Ability to provide case management, coordinate care, and consult effectively with campus and community providers. Ability to develop and provide outreach, workshops, and psychoeducational programming. Knowledge of psychological assessment and testing consistent with professional training and scope of practice. Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams, faculty, staff, administrators, and other university partners. Required Qualifications Licensed or License eligible master's level clinician or psychologist in California. Demonstrated ability to provide individual, conjoint, group and crisis counseling. Demonstrated ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain high level of confidentiality. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Knowledge of psychological theory and testing, appropriate for a college population. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals in a university. Proven ability to operate calmly and effectively under stressful conditions. Skills in preparing and maintaining confidential records. Strong analytical skills to provide excellent psychological evaluations. Ability to learn and adhere to legal and ethical guidelines in records keeping. Ability to learn and interpret university policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate the progress of therapy and modify treatment when appropriate. Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools. Desired Qualifications Bilingual, culturally competent, triage experienced, higher education experience, flexible Special Instructions to Applicants This position

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evening hours. Telehealth is available for part of the 40 hours and when needed, but the expected schedule must include 11 am to 8 pm, at least three nights per week. At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community. Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate