Counselor

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reduction Program for staff

Low-cost health, dental, vision, andl

Retirement program

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

Disability and leave program

Employee assistance program

ASU discounts

Regular daytime hours (Mon–Fri)

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist 4 to provide professional counseling services to students, including assessment, crisis management, and care coordination. The role includes developing training for trainees and offering after-hours on-call support.

This position supports the university’s mental health initiatives across multiple campus locations. The successful candidate will deliver group therapies, engage in crisis intervention, and collaborate with University

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 7 years of experience in counseling/related field or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• AZ licensure or eligibility preferred for independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counseling services to students, including assessment and crisis management.
• Coordinate care and safety planning across services.
• Deliver group therapy and psychoeducation to students.
• Supervise training for bachelor’s or master’s level students.
• Offer after-hours on-call support as needed.
• Collaborate with university health services and other stakeholders.

Skills

Counseling services

Crisis management

Group therapy

Training supervision

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Profile:

Behavioral Health Specialist 4

Job Family:

Behavioral Health

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

RATE OF PAY: $65,000 to $67,000 per year; DOE

Job Description:

Under administrative direction, provides professional counseling services to students including clinical assessment, care coordination, crisis management, group therapy, and after hours on call support. Additionally, this role develops training opportunities for bachelors or masters level students, and provides supervision for training in effort of expanded care for students. This professional role also serves as a consultant to university constituents or family who reach out to the counseling center with concerns for a student. Counselors engage in work that aligns with their expertise to benefit the mental health of the student body.

What’s in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.

Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

Disability and leave program for income protection.

Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Currently hiring for the following shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Essential Duties:

• Provides training and supervision to clinical trainees in the area of social work, counseling and psychology training.


• Provides clinical assessment using Center chosen clinical surveys and clinical interview, to align next step safety and treatment pathways in coordination with client interests and resources for care.


• Provides brief support including consultation, case management, and crisis intervention.


• Delivers psychoeducational, interpersonal, and process group therapy to students.


• Provide crisis assessment, safety planning, coordination of care, consultation, and postvention when needs are present within counseling day, and in planned coverage windows for evening/weekend on call as assigned.


• Coordinates with University Health Services and Victim Survivor Services for medical coordination of care within health service providers.


• Completes professional documentation in Electronic Health Record following center best practices in a timely manner.


• Provides consultation services, training and education to faculty, staff, and families.


• Participates in agency program evaluation and research.


• Engages in professional development activities to maintain licensure/certification.


• Provides emergency and/or after-hours and on-call services as assigned, including potential of travel onsite if emergent community crisis presents the need.


• Participates/volunteers in student service and mental health designed activities including Student Move In, Welcome weeks, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Change the World, and Graduation events. Mental health events include prevention months and Out of the Darkness Walk.


• Adjusts to support coverage across all four locations when needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD or PhD independent licensure in Arizona.


• Evidence of AZBBHE board approved supervisor.


• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures of mental health counseling and related services.


• Experience in crisis assessment, intervention, and coordination of emergent care.


• Experience in delivering group therapy services to young adults.


• Experience in consultation and outreach.

Working Environment:

• Work occurs onsite, with office space in one of ASU’s Counseling Services or Health Services locations unless specified permission granted.


• When performing after hours on call, work occurs offsite with technology resources, with agreement to travel onsite for emergent community crisis events.


• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.


• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.


• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.


• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.


• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals;

Department Statement:

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services, Access ASU and others.

ASU CS has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of people and creating an environment where all people feel welcome. The staff of psychologists, social workers, and counselors work with students from a wide range of theoretical orientations. As the primary mental health care provider for ASU, we are committed to supporting our students’ academic goals by providing access and service for all of ASU’s students. ASU CS staff are committed to balancing the challenging demands of clinical service provision with dedication to creating a collaborative environment that provides attention to our own personal wellness and professional development. Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.