Mental Health Clinician - Crisis

Job Title Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Agency Texas A&M University Department University Health Services Proposed Minimum Salary $6,722.92 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment    Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our  core   values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    Who we are  As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation,  Texas A&M Health  encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  What we want The Mental Health Clinician, under general supervision, is responsible for providing mental health counseling and outreach that is responsive to the unique backgrounds and needs of individuals, couples, and groups. This position may provide supervision for clinical staff and graduate trainees in counseling or mental health care. This position will focus primarily on crisis management services including tracking high-risk/high-complexity student clinical needs, attending to walk-in crisis appointment needs, and providing needs-based assessment with a clinical interview for students discharged from mental health hospitals. This position will partner closely with UHS crisis intervention providers and adjust services as well as key campus partners such as University Police Department and Student Assistance Services. This role supports the mission of University Health Services by fostering the mental well-being and holistic development of Texas A&M students. What you need to know Salary: Commensurate based on education and expereince Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    Qualifications Required Education and Experience Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists. LPCs: A minimum of 3,000 post-licensure clinical hours completed in no fewer than 18 months under supervision. LMFTs: A minimum of 3,000 post-licensure clinical hours completed in no fewer than 24 months, including at least 200 hours of supervision. LCSWs: At least one year of supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 100 supervision hours. Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licensed in the State of Texas within one year of employment. Must maintain licensure for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with crisis management in higher education or behavioral health hospital setting. Experience providing case management and tracking for high-risk clients. Experience providing stabilization and crisis counseling. Experience working with community referrals and hospital discharge processes. Experience in providing outreach and mental health education. Experience supervising clinical trainees or licensed associate clinicians. Ability to provide clinical counseling in more than one language utilized by A&M students. Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work as a generalist who serves all students presenting concerns. Demonstrated experience working with individuals that are representative of our TAMU counseling center clients. Clinical experience providing multiculturally informed counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, campus engagement, program coordination/development, training and supervision. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Adherence to the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board, the code of ethics relevant to their field, and all relevant federal and state laws. Responsibilities Clinical Services & Supervision Provided Provides mental health counseling, specifically crisis intervention and tracking for individuals. Assesses clients, creates care plan, and provides treatment services and referrals. Engages in case management and referrals. Delivers mental health related outreach, presentations, workshops to students, faculty, and staff. Provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, and families regarding students' mental health and well-being. Provides adjunct supervision of psychology and counseling practicum students. Provides CAMS consultations/CAMS assessment coordination. Departmental Needs At times of high student need, flexes schedule to provide additional clinical services including appointments, outreach, crisis, and other duties as needed. Participates in departmental, division and university committees, meetings and special initiatives. Assists with organizational and administrative tasks, as requested. Administrative Duties Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure requirements and University Health Services policies. Provides adjunct support and/or training seminars for trainees. Supports clinical operations through organizational and administrative tasks related to client care. Consultation Received Consults with licensed professionals when managing complex and/or crisis situations. Seeks appropriate consultation to best support students. Professional Development Per state licensure