Mental Health Therapist

Auburn University Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Montgomery is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist for its Counseling and Health Promotion Services Department. This role includes providing individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, and facilitating educational workshops for university students.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Counseling and must be licensed or license-eligible in Alabama. This position offers opportunities for crisis intervention and collaboration with campus resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required by the time of employment.
• Licensed or license-eligible for clinical practice in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage services.
• Develop and facilitate psycho-educational workshops.

Skills

Professional ethics knowledge

Counseling techniques

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem analysis skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Crisis management

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Overview

The Counseling and Health Promotion Services Department (CHPS) at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is accepting applications for a full-time Mental Health Therapist. The Mental Health Therapist position reports to the director of CHPS, which is a department within the division of Student Affairs.

Responsibilities

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, triage, assessments, and administrative services to students as well as:

• Providing triage and crisis services that may involve after‑hours services.
• Conducting intakes and assessments for enrolled university students as well as maintain a consistent counseling case load.
• Developing and facilitating short‑term psycho‑educational workshops and/or groups for students experiencing problems.
• Advising students and/or parents on services provided by the counseling center and inform students, staff, and/or faculty of their rights and privileges as recipients of services offered by the counseling center.
• Maintaining security of all office documentation.
• Developing, managing, and/or interpreting related files (e.g., documents, manuals, referral lists, reports, forms, etc.).
• Assisting in maintaining CHPS website and social media.
• Assisting with educational programming to students, university faculty and staff.
• Assisting with education programming to community organizations and outreach groups.
• Representing CHPS at college functions, such as but not limited to, New Student Orientation, and admission events.
• Attending staff meetings, staff case conference, clinical staffing, and available staff development opportunities to stay abreast of current research and evidence‑based practices.

Qualifications

A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or a related field by the time of employment. Licensed or license‑eligible for clinical practice in Alabama by the time of employment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice with regards to clients’ rights and privilege
• Knowledge of the University’s student policies and procedures and those related to Counseling and Health Promotion Services
• Knowledge of acceptable counseling techniques
• Skills in making written and oral presentations
• Skill in counseling others Interpersonal and problem analysis skills
• Skill in being organized
• Ability to network and provide case management services
• Ability to efficiently collaborate and coordinate student needs for campus and community resources
• Ability to implement and evaluate intakes and assessments for enrolled university students
• Ability to process, review, and evaluate student documents
• Ability to provide educational programming and outreach to the community, students, faculty and staff as it relates to the mission of the university
• Ability to be flexible and proficient in a crisis situation
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to effectively and consistently follow up, offer directives, and summarize verbally as well as in writing
• Ability to manage several needs at once efficiently with accuracy and in a timely manner

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURNUNIVERSITYATMONTGOMERYIS ANAFFIRMATIVEACTION/EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of theAUMcommunity.