Licensed Mental Health Counselor

University of Hawaii at Manoa,

University of Hawaii at Manoa - OVPSS - Counseling & Student Development Center
 
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Last Posted:

Mon, Dec 2nd, '24

Deadline:

December 16, 2024 11:59 pm Hawaii Standard Time

Start Date:

February 3, 2024

Last Updated:

Mon, Dec 2nd, '24

 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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  • Full Time

1.       *Provide direct services to students which abides by established Center policy and procedures, and includes but are not limited to: brief time-limited individual and group counseling for psychological academic and career concerns, phone screens and intake evaluations, crisis intervention and urgent drop-in services.
2.       *Provide clinical case management duties for complex cases to include: connecting with relevant resources and providing on- and off-campus resources, collaborating with allied health care professionals related to treatments, gathering information and updating client charts.
3.       *Respond to crises, suicide assessment, intervention and postvention cases.
4.       Administer and interpret various assessment results (e.g., CCAPS, MBTI, SCII) and prepare assessment reports in a timely manner.
5.       Develop and implement outreach activities, workshops, and programming.
6.       *Provide faculty, staff and student consultations and training where appropriate and when requested.
7.       *Respond to campus and service requests for classroom presentations, talks, panels, information fairs, skills training, etc.
8.       Contribute and participate in CSDC staff development series and other professional activities.
9.       *Maintain appropriate state licensure and other licensure requirements
10.     Participate in Center, Division, and Campus-wide activities and programs including leadership in those programs where interest and expertise are present.
11.     Receive direction and guidance from the Director or designee.
12.     Work closely with Center staff and campus colleagues as part of an integrated team. Participate collegially in meetings, teams and committees.
13.     Work periodically on evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
14.     Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA

For information about the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/about/

For information about the Division of Student Success, visit http://www.studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii.edu/

For information about the Counseling and Student Development Center, visit http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/counseling/
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Possession of a Master's degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or an allied field related to the practice of mental health counseling from an accredited educational institution and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing mental health clinical services/support or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2.       Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of mental health counseling as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3.       Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with mental health counseling.
4.       Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5.       Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6.       Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7.       Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and electronic medical record keeping system and other commonly used software.
8.       If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9.       Current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor in at least one state, Hawai`i license to be obtained within twelve months of start date and DCCA processing of licensure application within 6 months of start date.
10.     Completion of at least 3,000 hours of post-graduate experience in the practice of mental health counseling with 100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision.
11.     Demonstrated experience to conduct brief psychotherapy, provide crisis intervention and delivery of group counseling 
12.     Demonstrated experience to competently evaluate and intervene with mental health related concerns in young adults and adults.
13.     Demonstrated experience in providing mental health consultation to professional and non-professional colleagues as well as parents and other concerned parties.
14.     Evidence of strong skills in providing outreach on a variety of topics and prevention services related to the university population.
15.     Demonstrated proficiency in administering and interpreting various assessment results (e.g., CCAPS, MBTI, SCII) and efficient production of assessment reports.
16.     Demonstrated commitment and strong skills in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented and/or underserved populations.
17.     Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues related to diversity.
18.     Ability to work outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a fully licensed therapist
2.       Evidence of coursework and/or competence in providing career counseling and interpreting career inventories.
3.       Demonstrates a working understanding of diversity issues in Hawai`i.
4.       Familiarity with traditional underrepresented communities and diverse student populations in Hawai`i.

 
APPLICATION MATERIALS

Click on the “APPLY” button on the top right corner of the application URL to complete an application and attach required documents.   Applicant must submit the following:

1.  Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 
2.  Current resume;
3.  Names and contact information (including telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references;
4.  Copies of official undergraduate and graduate (as applicable) transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted. However, original official transcripts are required upon hire.  Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the US

 
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