Graduate Assistant I - Grainger Community Counseling & Wellness Clinic

University of Montevallo; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Alabama is seeking a Graduate Assistant to assist in the daily operations of the Grainger Community Counseling & Wellness Clinic. Responsibilities include greeting clients, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and professional communication abilities, with an interest in community mental health. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day clinic operations including greeting clients and scheduling appointments.
• Maintain inventory and organization of clinical supplies.
• Promote a welcoming and professional environment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication

Confidentiality maintenance

Teamwork

Basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Interest in community mental health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Social media

Job description

Graduate Assistant I - Grainger Community Counseling & Wellness Clinic

The purpose of this position is to assist in the daily administrative operations of the Grainger Community Counseling & Wellness Clinic.

• Assist with day-to-day clinic operations, including greeting clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, responding to emails, and maintaining client records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintain inventory and organization of clinical supplies, therapy materials, and office equipment.
• Promote a welcoming and professional environment for clients and student counselors.
• Maintain clean therapeutic environment by assisting with light cleaning in the clinic.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and ethical standards related to client confidentiality and data security.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Counselor Education faculty.
• Maintain the social media pages for the clinic.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical judgment.
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, social media, and digital systems.
• Interest in community mental health and administrative work.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and collegial attitude at all times.
• Ability to maintain a clean working environment and perform basic cleaning duties.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Letter of Application
• Resume

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.