JOB SUMMARY

The Counselor/Therapist is a member of the School of Medicine and University Counseling Center (UCC) team and is responsible for the assessment and delivery of mental health services on an outpatient basis to students with varying emotional and psychological concerns. This position conducts initial consultations with students in order to determine a plan for future counseling services, referrals to alternative campus and/or community resources. Additional counseling services provided by this position include prevention services, crisis intervention and outreach support to faculty, staff and student organizations.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees phone, in-person and/or virtual triage and initial wellness consultation appointments for the UCC and manage interactions with clients to ensure appropriate level of support is provided in an efficient manner 

• Provides in-person and/or virtual psychotherapy/counseling services for students as individuals, couples and/or in groups

• Travels between SLU campuses to provide counseling services and serve as a clinical counseling liaison between the UCC and the School of Medicine, as well as other campuses as needed

• Offers crisis intervention services to students with clinical emergencies

• Utilizes nationally and internationally recognized diagnostic systems to diagnose student and develop and implement treatment plans consistent with clinical diagnosis

•  Maintains compliance with mandatory local, state and federal reporting laws and professional and ethical standards and guidelines

• Refers students to off-campus clinical services for specialized treatment and/or long-term therapy as appropriate

• Provides outreach and education about UCC service offerings to staff, faculty and student organizations

• Maintains a knowledge of federal, state, and local mental health system and well-being resources

• Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC policy

• Participates in student well-being committees and UCC initiatives

• Attends weekly Counseling Center meetings

• Performs other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of academic cultures, rules, and regulations

• Crisis intervention, suicide prevention and crisis management skills

• Strong clinical assessment, written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills with attentiveness to detail

• Excellent customer service skills

•  Interpersonal human relations skills including ability to maintain and convey a positive attitude

• Flexibility in responding to day-to-day clinical service demands and provider staffing coverage needs within the UCC and School of Medicine

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment and to collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines

• Ability to identify emotional, behavioral and psychosocial needs and strengths and to formulate treatment plans

• Willingness to identify and implement creative and innovative clinical interventions consistent with current best practices and treatment plan goals and objectives

• Ability to work with diverse student population, including knowledge of related cultural influences that may affect health, understanding the demands and needs of the students who are in the School of Medicine

• Effective conflict management skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree and full licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with training and experience with intake interviewing/assessment/consultation, crisis intervention case management

• Three years of related work experience

• Certification/Licensure - State of Missouri or eligibility for MO licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure

• Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations and the ability to build inclusive and equitable communities where differences are appreciated and engaged

• Training in trauma-informed care and psychotherapy approaches to trauma

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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