Crisis and Consultation Specialist - 526153
Crisis and Consultation Specialist - 526153
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Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $48600 Midpoint: $60800 (Salaried E7
Department/Organization:840101 Counseling Center
Normal Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; oncall rotation
Job Summary:The Crisis and Consultation Specialist provides triage screening sameday consultation and crisis intervention work to enrolled University students. Provides direct counseling services. Ensures compliance with the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual.
Additional Department Summary:Participates in outreach services to members of the University community as needed. Rotates oncall throughout the year for the purpose of crisis intervention services and will require some after hours work. Works with people in distress and encounters lifethreatening emergencies routinely for example: intervenes with a student who is acutely suicidal and making threats in their residential area. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual.
Completes required training and promoting a safe hospitable and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing enforcing and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications:Masters degree or higher in Counseling Psychology or Social Work. Must be licensure eligible in the State of Alabama.
Skills and Knowledge:High degree of sophistication of thought and creativity. Excellent judgment problem solving and a thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems. Excellent human relations communication advocacy and mental health intervention skills. Superior time and task management skills including the use or departmental resources to stay up to date on customer needs. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills such as word processing and email. Ability to work flexible and evening hours. Ability to use sound judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others. Ability to effectively interact with University community members for the purpose of program development. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree in Counseling Psychology or Social Work and one a half 1.5 years of experience in consultation services group therapy teaching outreach student work or case management. Related student or Graduate Assistant intern or studentoriented experience will be considered. To be considered student experience it must be detailed in the employment section on the application. College or University counseling center experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a preemployment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy age genetic or family medical history information disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. EEO is the Law Poster
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Employment Type
Full-Time
