POSITION DESCRIPTION
Hiring Department
The Counseling Center is part of the MU Student Health and
Well-Being unit, which includes the Counseling Center, Student Health Center,
and Wellness Resource Center. The Center is an APA-accredited doctoral
internship site and serves a multiculturally diverse and international student
community. The Counseling Center focuses on multicultural competence,
affirmation and inclusive excellence, and the staff seeks like-minded
professionals to join a team engaged in efforts to enhance campus services to
better support all students.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
The successful candidate will be a licensed clinician who
possesses specific interests and experience in providing services which support
the mission of an active university counseling center. The Counseling Center is
currently experiencing growth with the addition of new staff positions. The
Rapid Access Clinician positions are newer staff positions developed to
increase access to mental health services on campus as part of the development
of a new Personalized Care Model of services. These positions facilitate level
of care triage appointments (Brief Screenings) as a first point of contact for
students seeking mental health services at the Counseling Center. These
positions are responsible for connecting students to resources and services
that are the best fit for their needs, both within and outside the Counseling
Center. Inquiries and applications from professionals representative of all
aspects of diversity, as well as from persons possessing a range of
professional experience, are encouraged.
Job Duties Include:
- Conducting
initial level of care triage appointments (Brief Screenings)
- Making
disposition decisions and providing case management services
- Connecting/referring
students to appropriate services both on- and off- campus
- Tracking
and following-up with clients who may need additional case management
while being referred-out to a higher-level of care
- Delivering
outreach and liaison services
- Performing
risk assessment and intervention
- Consulting
with staff about appropriate referrals and resources for students
- Completing
other duties as assigned.
- A
small case load of individual therapy clients is a possibility depending
on clinical demands, time of the academic year, and the clinician’s
skillset.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal,
oral and written skills; organizational skills and attention to detail;
flexibility to adapt to clinical changes and needs of the Counseling Center
(procedures, appointment availability, etc.); value for a multifaceted approach
involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts; a demonstrated ability
to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student
groups; a commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations;
interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor; an awareness of the importance
of life balance; and a commitment to the importance of a developmental
perspective of counseling services.
Shift
Specific start date is negotiable.
40 hours per week
This position may require evening and weekend hours
supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division
and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal
schedule.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part
of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off,
short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and
educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional
information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff
Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s
success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences
and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the
excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This
commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your
experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of
teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and
applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and
competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or
any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy
applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting,
hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and
terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or
call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and
ADA at 573-884-7278.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
University Description
The University of Missouri (www.missouri.edu) (MU, Mizzou), with approx. 31,000 students and more than 300 degree programs in 19 colleges and schools, has a reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and student services. MU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), one of only 64 member universities in total. The campus is an attractive environment, and the facilities and services available to students are among the best. Mizzou, is a member of the Southeastern Conference, competing in a variety of sports at the 1A level. The following links provide more information: https://missouri.edu/visit
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Columbia, Missouri (http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/) with a population of approx. 126,000 offers a high quality of life with numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, art, music, sports, shopping, and community service. In addition to MU, Columbia College and Stephens College are located in the city and five other colleges and universities are within 30 miles of Columbia. Columbia Public Schools are highly regarded and have a solid reputation for quality: http://www.cpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Columbia’s centralized location offers quick access to St. Louis and Kansas City (each within a 2-hour drive), as well as the State Capitol, Jefferson City. Columbia Regional Airport offers service via American Airlines with direct flights to Chicago and Dallas-Ft. Worth. Columbia is home to the multi-use MKT Trail, which is connected to the Katy Trail that stretches 240 miles across Missouri. Columbia is known as a “festival town,” as it is host to the internationally-renowned True/False Film Festival (https://truefals.org/) and the Roots N Blues music festival (https://rootsnbluesfestival.com). There are various opportunities to get involved with community organizations and volunteering across a range of social issues and interests. Columbia celebrates and has space for numerous faiths including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, and non-denominational spirituality.
Columbia is also a regional center for medical services (including the MU Medical school and MU Hospitals and Clinics) and a home to several major insurance companies, home loan companies, and industry.