Crisis Intervention Consultant (Student Assistant)

Classification Title:

STU AST CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide intervention and consultation both on-site and over the phone for residents and Housing & Residence Life staff
• Serve in an after-hours crisis on-call rotation for residents that live on-campus
• Create trainings and education materials for staff related to mental health such as mediation, basic counseling skills, and stress management
• Collaborate with staff and university agencies for assessment, resolution of crisis, and providing appropriate community resources
• Responsible for following and implementing Housing & Residence Life incident or crisis protocols and follow-up procedures.
• Support the university and Housing and Residence Life by serving and participating on departmental task forces and committees

Expected Salary:

$17,000 stipend for a 12-month appointment

Minimum Requirements:

• Enrolled as a full-time University of Florida graduate student in good standing seeking their degree in counseling or related area of study
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week
• Successful completion of the core counseling curriculum and the first practicum are required or evidence that demonstrates similar academic and clinical experience
• Be available for 20-hours per week 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and/or course work in crisis intervention including skills and knowledge associated with mental status assessment and familiarity with crisis theory and practice
• Knowledge of university and community resources
• Demonstrated time management and leadership skills
• Demonstrated attention to professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
• Ability to work well within a team and with individuals

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• Crisis Intervention Counselors may receive permission for additional university employment up to 11 hours per week within another department, if they choose to do so
• Remuneration does not include campus parking decal fees which may be necessary for on-site responses
  
  This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required: No