Job description
Department
UNT-Counseling & Testing-160730
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Department Summary
Counseling & Testing Services consists of two inter-related parts: The Counseling Center and Testing Services. We exist to serve the students and community of UNT in support of the mission of the University. Through our Counseling Center services, we strive to support the academic success and general well-being of UNT students through professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental-health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as referral services.
We offer to consult with Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff who may be concerned about a UNT student (while still respecting the confidentiality of our clients). With client permission, we often work closely with Physicians and psychiatrists, the Career Center, Office of Disability Accommodations, and many other helpful resources in order to provide the best overall care. Our Testing Services provides a wide range of services including traditional admissions testing, computer-based testing, career testing, and many other tests.
We offer to consult with Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff who may be concerned about a UNT student (while still respecting the confidentiality of our clients). With client permission, we often work closely with Physicians and psychiatrists, the Career Center, Office of Disability Accommodations, and many other helpful resources in order to provide the best overall care. Our Testing Services provides a wide range of services including traditional admissions testing, computer-based testing, career testing, and many other tests.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing mental health counseling to clients and consults with clients in crisis to provide the appropriate level of care. May have possible outreach to clients and other stakeholders.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in mental health related field (counseling, social work, psychology)
- Licensed to provide counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate, Licensed Master Social Worker, or equivalent recognized by the State of Texas.
- If licensed in another state recognized by the State of Texas, you must obtain full Texas licensure within 24 months of employment."
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- Extensive experience providing crisis assessment, intervention and follow up coordination of care.
- Experience using Titanium software and working in a college counseling or other acute care treatment setting.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Counselor
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Crisis Counseling
a. Provides crisis/urgent counseling
b. Available for additional crisis times as needed
c. Documentation of crisis data form completed by end of the day
d. Completion of safety plan as needed
e. Utilizes supervision and consultation as appropriate
f. Keeps administrator and front desk informed of hospitalizations
g. Releases signed for external referrals and placed in file
h. Coordinate additional follow up and transport as needed
i. Obtains coverage during planned absences
a. Provides crisis/urgent counseling
b. Available for additional crisis times as needed
c. Documentation of crisis data form completed by end of the day
d. Completion of safety plan as needed
e. Utilizes supervision and consultation as appropriate
f. Keeps administrator and front desk informed of hospitalizations
g. Releases signed for external referrals and placed in file
h. Coordinate additional follow up and transport as needed
i. Obtains coverage during planned absences
o
Teamwork
a. Available for after hour and weekend special assignments as needed
b. Volunteers for special projects
c. Volunteers to support/cover colleagues (i.e. crisis etc.)
d. Collaborates and fosters positive internal and external relationships
a. Available for after hour and weekend special assignments as needed
b. Volunteers for special projects
c. Volunteers to support/cover colleagues (i.e. crisis etc.)
d. Collaborates and fosters positive internal and external relationships
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Professional Development/Ethical/Legal Standards
a. Maintains CEU requirements and department CE file as required by state licensure board
b. Maintains active license or working towards completion within 2 years
c. Active in professional organizations (membership, presentations, publications)
d. Aware of and maintains ethical standards of profession
e. Seeks consultation when faced with ethical dilemmas
a. Maintains CEU requirements and department CE file as required by state licensure board
b. Maintains active license or working towards completion within 2 years
c. Active in professional organizations (membership, presentations, publications)
d. Aware of and maintains ethical standards of profession
e. Seeks consultation when faced with ethical dilemmas
o
Multicultural Humility
a. Participates in a minimum of two department and/or university-wide multicultural trainings
b. Participates in a minimum of two external multicultural trainings
c. Clinical documentation reflects multicultural sensitivity and awareness
d. Aware of multicultural dynamics in the workplace
e. Completes DSA Diversity Plan
a. Participates in a minimum of two department and/or university-wide multicultural trainings
b. Participates in a minimum of two external multicultural trainings
c. Clinical documentation reflects multicultural sensitivity and awareness
d. Aware of multicultural dynamics in the workplace
e. Completes DSA Diversity Plan
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Professionalism
a. Promptness for all meetings and scheduled work hours
b. Keeps supervisor informed of absences, lateness, or schedule conflicts
d. Maintains Titanium Schedule to reflect work schedule accurately
e. Participates in department committees as assigned
f. Maintains positive work relationships
g. Responds to emails by the end of the next business day
h. Submits timesheets weekly
i. Reliable attendance
j. Maintains professionalism when responding to emails and/or feedback
a. Promptness for all meetings and scheduled work hours
b. Keeps supervisor informed of absences, lateness, or schedule conflicts
d. Maintains Titanium Schedule to reflect work schedule accurately
e. Participates in department committees as assigned
f. Maintains positive work relationships
g. Responds to emails by the end of the next business day
h. Submits timesheets weekly
i. Reliable attendance
j. Maintains professionalism when responding to emails and/or feedback
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Supervision
a. Receptive to supervision and participates actively in personal supervision
b. Documents supervision activities
a. Receptive to supervision and participates actively in personal supervision
b. Documents supervision activities
o
Case Management
a. Makes appropriate referrals as indicated
b. Aware of off campus and on campus resources
a. Makes appropriate referrals as indicated
b. Aware of off campus and on campus resources
c. Complete case management referral notes as indicated
o
Intake/ICON as evidenced by 1 audit per semester
a. Conducts a minimum of 1 ICON per week
b. Client’s concerns and goals for seeking services are clearly stated including risk, if present
c. Plan (next appointment date/time) clearly indicated on Initial Data Form
d. Utilizes CCAPS data in decision making
e. ICON data form completed and signed by the end of next business day
f. Success Plan completed
g. Determines appropriate levels of care; makes appropriate referrals as indicated
a. Conducts a minimum of 1 ICON per week
b. Client’s concerns and goals for seeking services are clearly stated including risk, if present
c. Plan (next appointment date/time) clearly indicated on Initial Data Form
d. Utilizes CCAPS data in decision making
e. ICON data form completed and signed by the end of next business day
f. Success Plan completed
g. Determines appropriate levels of care; makes appropriate referrals as indicated
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6159P
Position End Date (if temporary)
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