Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Counselor provides mental health, consultation, crisis intervention, training and outreach services at CAPS. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1.Direct Mental Health Services (70%): Provide some individual and group psychotherapy; a significant portion of direct services will be providing brief screening appointments for new clients, encouraging them to make use of appropriate resources on- or off-campus, and following up with these clients periodically; perform crisis intervention and crisis consultation for the campus; provide mental health assessment and evaluation services; make reasonable adjustments to scheduled appointments to meet requests for services; follow CAPS policies and procedures; adhere to appropriate ethical and professional standards.   

2. Case Management (20%): Keep accurate and timely records of appointments (e.g., intake notes, progress notes, termination summaries) using the online Titanium record-keeping software; maintain confidentiality of records; consult with other professionals as needed to coordinate treatment; participate in regular CAPS clinical supervision meetings; follow instructions of clinical supervisor; consult with parents and on- and off-campus professionals with appropriate authorization; inform supervisor as soon as possible of students who may be at serious risk.

3. Consultation & Training (5%): Provide consultation, education, and outreach services to faculty, staff, students and parents on developmental, mental health, and harm-reduction/prevention issues; prepare and provide training seminars to university groups (e.g., residence life staff; academic advisors; first-year students)

4. Other Duties (5%): Cooperate with accountability and data collection systems; participate in University-wide and Division of Student Development programs (when possible); develop and maintain a network of effective working relationships with faculty and staff from other offices and departments; accept delegated responsibilities for special projects or committee assignments, as requested by supervisor. Affirms and values inclusion and equity and encourages the utilization of CAPS services by all students. Is committed to and actively works toward CAPS becoming and remaining a safe, welcoming and affirming environments for all.

CONTACTS: 

• Students – provide crisis & mental health assessment, counseling, consultation, and referrals

• Student Development staff – consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals

• Dean’s office staff – consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals

• Faculty – consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals

• Health & Well-being staff – consult on student concerns & coordinate referrals

• Student Health Center staff – coordinate treatment & referrals

• UR Police – training on mental health issues & coordinate crisis response

• Off-campus medical & mental health professionals - coordinate treatment & referrals

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Talk to students and others while seated in an office setting

• Attend meetings and training activities at other locations on campus

• Handle pressure & maintain composure during emergency situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills & ability: 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the CAPS staff team

• Demonstrated multicultural competencies

• Ability to form effective working relationships with individuals across lines of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation

• Professional knowledge of adult and college student mental health issues

• Professional knowledge of mental health assessment

• Professional knowledge of suicide assessment, crisis assessment, crisis management and referral

• Knowledge of multicultural issues

• Knowledge of college student development issues

• Ability to read & complete clinical notes and records in a timely fashion using the computerized Titanium record-keeping system

• Ability to learn & use the computerized Titanium scheduling system for scheduling appointments, meetings and other activities

• Ability to learn and use word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Education & experience: 

• Master's degree in counseling, Psychology, or closely related field required

• Licen