Intake And Crisis Clinician Student Counseling Center UTK

The Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee Knoxville invites applications for a Triage and Crisis Clinician at the Student Counseling Center (SCC). Triage and Crisis Clinicians work as members of the triage team within the SCC. Team members assess and appropriately connect students seeking mental health care to services as indicated (group and individual therapy medication services crisis resources crisis stabilization inpatient etc.) and use Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model. Triage and Crisis Clinicians also provide Crisis Appointments via drop-in services and by appointment as assigned.

Provide routine urgent and crisis triage screening services and appropriately assign level of care for students

Provide clinical crisis services and follow up support to students experiencing a mental health crisis

Connect students to relevant community resources or refer for non-clinical case management

Clinical supervision of graduate students and pre-licensed professional staff for appropriately credentialed staff

Assist with coordination of hospitalization post hospitalization contact and aftercare

Practice clinical services to maintain compliance with prevailing professional standards

Participate in consultation and case conference

Prepare timely clinical documentation of interactions with students

Provide psycho-educational presentations on areas such as Question Persuade and Refer (QPR) suicide prevention mental health first-aid and stress management

Required Qualifications

Education: Masters or Doctoral Degree in a relevant mental health discipline such a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Counselor Education and Supervision Marriage and Family Therapy Social Work or Clinical or Counseling Psychology or similar

Experience: Licensed or license eligible with supervision as a Mental Health Service Provider in the State of Tennessee as a Psychologist Licensed Professional Counselor Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist or other clinical license. Pre-licensed professionals working under supervision are also appropriate.

Knowledge Skills Abilities: Strong communication/interpersonal/organizational skills; Knowledge of assessment/diagnosis/treatment of mental health concerns common to university population; Knowledge of developmental issues of university students; Ability to provide effective/culturally competent clinical services to diverse student population; Ability to provide consultation to non-mental health professionals regarding mental health issues; Ability to work collaboratively with department/division/university personnel while maintaining client confidentiality; Ability to comply with all ethical and legal requirements for a mental health professional in Tennessee; Working knowledge of relevant state and federal laws including FERPA HIPAA ADA and Title IX.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Experience providing services to a college population.

Work Location

Knoxville TN - in-person on-site

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR10

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Application Instructions

Please submit an application vita/resume (with month and dates of employment/experience) cover letter and any additional materials via the University of Tennessee Knoxville Human Resources application website.

About The College/Department/Division The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit inspiring others to learn lead and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth fostering engagement leadership and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.