Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 3 weeks ago
Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe's beautiful campus is minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park, and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe's diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.
Job Summary
The Counseling and Prevention Department at Harris-Stowe State University seeks qualified applicants for a part-time licensed or license-eligible Mental Health Counselor position. The position requires 15-20 in-person hours per week with no more than 999 hours worked for the year. The Mental Health Counselor will provide mental health services to the college student population, including individual therapy sessions, group therapy, couples therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, educational workshops, and consultation with faculty, administration, and parents. This is a 10-month position (August through May) with some flexibility in scheduling throughout the week.
Essential Functions
Conduct initial Intake Interviews with students and craft appropriate treatment plans; when a referral to an outside agency/mental health provider is appropriate, facilitate the referral process as needed
Provide brief, solution-focused individual therapy to students
Provide group therapy - type of group to be decided based on student needs as well as counselor's areas of interest
Provide crisis intervention for "walk-in" students as needed, including assessing for suicidal ideation
Participate in weekly individual supervision as well as monthly case conference/ seminar training when available
Attend and participate in Counseling and Prevention Center-sponsored student events and outreach events (e.g., monthly workshops promoting student wellness).
Serve as a member of the Counseling and Wellness team and work collaboratively with the Counseling and Prevention Center Director
Represent as a professional liaison of Harris-Stowe State University when required
Serve as liaison between outside agencies/legal authorities and referral sources for student care
Minimum Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Mental Health field (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC)
Experience in providing individual psychotherapy
Ability to utilize telehealth tools and computer applications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri
Experience in providing mental services to an emerging adult student population
Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Physical Requirements
May be susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand/wrist problems due to long periods working on a computer.
Occasional stress may occur from volume and deadlines.
Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.
May be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.
Occasional evening and weekend work during peak season.
"Please No Phone Calls"
Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
EOE Statement
Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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