Mental Health Counselor Wellness Center - Part Time
Mental Health Counselor Wellness Center - Part Time
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Job Description
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Job Summary:
The Mental Health Counselor will join a team of licensed and prelicensed clinicians in the Counseling Center on a private Christian university campus. The Counseling Center utilizes a stepped care model providing customized short term treatment options for undergraduate college students. The mental health counselor is responsible for providing inperson screening/assessment & short term counseling appointments as scheduled.Schedule:
This role is limited to 16 hours per week 10 months of the year (AugustMay). This person must be able to work on Mondays.
Salary:
Pay range: $32.00 $42.00 per hour
Internal Classification: Career Track Professional; Job Level 3
Job Status:
Part time***
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Provide mental health assessment followed by brief mental health counseling as appropriate or referral to outside resources.
Administer protocols to manage high risk clinical issues.
Provide mental health assessment to determine immediate risk for selfharm; make appropriate referrals.
Act as a liaison actively collaborate and provide referrals to assist students to access appropriate campus office or department.
Facilitate and/or cofacilitate workshops and groups on mental health topics.
Provide all services within the context of the Counseling Center team.
Support campus community standards in the provision of student services as articulated in the PLNU Student Handbook.
Required Education Experience and Licensure:
Masters degree in Psychology Counseling or related field required.
Valid license or registration as AMFT ASW APCC LMFT LCSW or LPCC in California required. (Prelicensed clinicians will receive supervision by an LMFT in the PLNU Counseling Center as part of weekly work hours)
Experience in the provision of brief mental health counseling.
Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.
Strong track record of interdisciplinary work and collaboration.
Strong understanding of human development especially as related to traditionalaged college students.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Proficient in Google suite and EHR systems
Able to learn new software and charting systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent assessment skills
Excellent collaboration skills
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
Prolonged periods of standing during patient evaluations
Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor.
Vision to read documents email and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor.
Abiltiy to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
Will also stand stoop push pull and lift up to 20 lbs throughout the day.
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
Employment Type
Part-Time
