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Mental Health Therapist 2
Job Description
Position Title
Mental Health Therapist 2Open Internally or Externally
ExternalIf faculty, tenure track status
Not ApplicableReports to (title)
Counseling Services ManagerDepartment
Center for Health and Counseling-4D9Requisition Number
23078Position Type
ReplacementJob Category
StaffFT/PT
Full-timeStarting Salary
Based on experienceJob Open Date
09/28/2022Open Until Filled
YesPriority Review Date
10/13/2022Job Summary
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is seeking a mental health therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Health and Counseling. As the higher education institution serving the most diverse student population in Utah, SLCC is committed to hiring qualified candidates with demonstrated experience and commitment to providing mental health services to underserved and marginalized populations, including, but not limited to People of Color, Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Chicanx, economically disadvantaged, LGBTTQQIA+, unsheltered, undocumented, and people with disabilities.
The successful candidate will show competency in understanding and providing mental health services to adults of all ages and backgrounds, as well as strong crisis assessment and intervention skills. Responsibilities include intake assessments; individual, group and couples therapy using outcome-focused, time-limited treatment models; prevention and outreach programming to students; consultation with faculty and staff from departments across campus; and coordinating services with our integrated medical and psychiatric providers. Opportunities for developing and presenting workshops, supervising interns, and serving on department and campus committees exist in this role.
The successful candidate will show competency in understanding and providing mental health services to adults of all ages and backgrounds, as well as strong crisis assessment and intervention skills. Responsibilities include intake assessments; individual, group and couples therapy using outcome-focused, time-limited treatment models; prevention and outreach programming to students; consultation with faculty and staff from departments across campus; and coordinating services with our integrated medical and psychiatric providers. Opportunities for developing and presenting workshops, supervising interns, and serving on department and campus committees exist in this role.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess clients through clinical interview and establish appropriate case formulation and treatment plan.
- Provide time-limited mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and groups which may include crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and evidence-based treatment.
- Maintain a confidential, safe, client-centered, quality experience for clientele.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation of client contacts and outreach activities.
- Develop and present mental health outreach presentations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience or more in active practice since obtaining licensure.
Experience working with the college-age population.
Experience in Higher Education.
Experience providing clinical supervision.
Experience working with the college-age population.
Experience in Higher Education.
Experience providing clinical supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
Fully licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC),
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
For Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship in counseling or clinical psychology and obtained licensure as a Certified Psychology Resident.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
For Psychology, have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship in counseling or clinical psychology and obtained licensure as a Certified Psychology Resident.
One (1) year, paid, full-time, post-graduate experience (or equivalent) providing mental health services to individuals, couples and groups.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to assist students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives with mental health challenges in order to improve academic, occupational, social, relational, and health outcomes.
- Assess clients through clinical interview and establish appropriate case formulation and treatment plan.
- Provide time-limited psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups, including crisis intervention, supportive therapy, and evidence-based treatment.
- Collaborate with college and community service agencies to provide assistance as appropriate.
- Maintain a confidential, safe, client-centered, quality experience for students.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy, including experience and aptitude with electronic health records.
- Well-developed skills in and commitment to working as part of an interdisciplinary team of mental health and medical professionals, support staff, and health promotion specialists.
- Familiarity with external mental health resources and willingness to assist students in accessing resources such as health insurance, food, housing, and other basic needs.
- Ability to work independently and creatively to support students in their unique challenges in the college environment.
- Ability to work with individuals who identify as LBGTTQQIA+, people with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and students of all faith and/or belief backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic background to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community of college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Special Instructions
- Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.
- More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx
FLSA
ExemptSLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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