Mental Health Practitioner

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University is seeking a motivated Mental Health Practitioner for its Student Counseling Services in Omaha, NE. This full-time role involves providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management for students, emphasizing multicultural competence and social justice. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree and relevant licensure, with experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in counseling or related area preferred.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and couples counseling for students.
• Conducts intake interviews and assesses students' mental status.
• Develops treatment plans and provides crisis intervention services.

Skills

Multicultural competence

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Assessment and treatment

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

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Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a motivated, and collaborative Mental Health Practitioner.

This is a full-time, on campus position in Student Counseling Services. Provides individual, group and couples counseling for students in the context of psychological services. Includes conducting intake interviews, assessing students' mental status through interviews or observations, and developing treatment plans or making referrals to the appropriate services. Provides crisis intervention services, case management, and outreach programming to students, as well as consultation services to faculty, staff and referral sources.

Multicultural competence and cultural humility is highly valued. Ability to conceptualize a broad range of clinical issues from a multicultural and social justice perspective is a must.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work.
• 3+ years of experience in counseling or related area preferred
• Licensed Mental Health Practitioner or Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner required. Provisional will be considered.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume. Attach to the line application. If you have any question or need assistance, please contact [e-mail]

EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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