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University of Alaska Southeast
Mental Health Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$49,472 / year median in Alaska
+20% projected growth
Job Description
The University of Alaska Southeast is currently seeking a motivated professional for the Mental Health Counselor position who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in a higher education institution setting. This position will provide direct services to students and coordinate crisis and emergency response to student's needs. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. Education & Experience 1. Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related fields from an accredited program and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. 2. Appropriate state licensure and certification are preferred or the ability to get licensed in the next two years. 3. Prior experience counseling at a college or university preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Familiarity with current ethical principles, practices and standards of care for providing psychological services; working knowledge of State of Alaska mental health and child/elder abuse statutes; mastery of counseling theory and techniques, consultation skills, crisis intervention theory and techniques; training in development and effective presentation of outreach and prevention programs. Knowledge of local, state and federal statutes and regulations as they apply to disability services, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Position Details:
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE- UAW.
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
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