Department Summary

Counseling & Testing Services consists of two inter-related parts: The Counseling Center and Testing Services. We exist to serve the students and community of UNT in support of the mission of the University. Through our Counseling Center services, we strive to support the academic success and general well-being of UNT students through professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental-health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as referral services. We offer to consult with Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff who may be concerned about a UNT student (while still respecting the confidentiality of our clients). With client permission, we often work closely with physicians and psychiatrists, the Career Center, Office of Disability Access, and many other helpful resources in order to provide the best overall care. Our Testing Services provides a wide range of services including traditional admissions testing, computer-based testing, career testing, and many other tests.

Position Overview

Provides outreach, individual, group, and crisis counseling as assigned. Actively participates in administrative supervision. Receives or provides clinical supervision as indicated by licensure status.

Job Duties

• Intake/ICON
  a. Conduct Initial Consultation Appointments according to Service Delivery Agreement
  b. Client's concerns and goals for seeking services are clearly stated including risk, if present
  c. Plan (next appointment date/time) clearly indicated on Initial Data Form
  d. Utilize CCAPS data in decision making
  e. ICON data form completed and signed by the end of next business day
  f. Success Plan completed
  g. Determine appropriate levels of care; make appropriate referrals as indicated 
  
  Individual Counseling
  a. Provide individual counseling according to Service Delivery Agreement
  b. Appropriately document clinical interventions
  c. Document risk assessment, if indicated
  d. Update Student Success Plans, as clinically indicated
  e. Review CCAPS every session
  f. Utilize evidenced based interventions
  g. Continue to assess for appropriate level of care 
  
  Group Counseling/Workshops
  a. Conducts Group Counseling/Workshops as assigned
  b. Markets groups or workshops
  c. Evaluates effectiveness/satisfaction of services 
  
  Crisis Counseling
  a. Provide crisis/urgent counseling
  b. Available for additional crisis times as needed
  c. Documentation of crisis data form completed by end of the day
  d. Completion of safety plan as needed
  e. Utilizes supervision and consultation as appropriate
  f. Keeps administrator and front desk informed of hospitalizations
  g. Releases signed for external referrals and placed in file
  h. Coordinate additional follow up and transport as needed
  i. Obtains coverage during planned absences 
  
  Teamwork
  a. Available for after hour and weekend special assignments as needed
  b. Volunteers for special projects
  c. Volunteers to support/cover colleagues (i.e. crisis etc.)
  d. Collaborates and fosters positive internal and external relationships Essential Edit Remove
  Professional Development/Ethical/Legal Standards
  a. Maintains CEU requirements and department CE file as required by state licensure board
  b. Maintains active license or working towards completion within 2 years
  c. Active in professional organizations (membership, presentations, publications)
  d. Aware of and maintains ethical standards of profession
  e. Seeks consultation when faced with ethical dilemmas 
  
  Professionalism
  a. Promptness for all meetings and scheduled work hours
  b. Keeps supervisor informed of absences, lateness, or schedule conflicts
  c. Maintains Titanium Schedule to reflect work schedule accurately
  d. Participates in department committees as assigned
  e. Maintains positive work relationships
  f. Responds to emails by the end of the next business day
  g. Submits timesheets weekly
  h. Reliable attendance
  i. Maintains professionalism when responding to emails and/or feedback
  
  Supervision
  a. Provides supervision and training as assigned
  b. Available for unofficial training and consultation
  c. Participates in training activities as assigned
  d. Documents supervision activities
  e. Receptive to supervision and participates actively in personal supervision 
  
  Case Management
  a. Makes appropriate referrals as indicated
  b. Aware of off campus and on campus resources
  c. Complete case management referral notes as indicated Essential Edit Remove
  Outreach
  a. Participates in outreach as assigned
  b. Markets outreach
  c. Evaluates outreach programs as indicated 
  
  Coordinator/Liaison/Special Duties
  a. Establishes regular communication with department, meeting at least twice a semester with contacts to determine needs and support OR if in 1st year, spend time researching possible liaison/coordinator needs or other equivalent need at the center
  b. Responds to needed workshops or programming upon request
  c. Dedicates one hour each week to the liaison role/research

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in mental health related field (counseling, social work, psychology).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures. Strong oral and written communications skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Licensed by the State of Texas as a Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or equivalent. If hired at the post-doc level, must obtain full licensure as a psychologist within 24 months of employment.