Temp/Casual Senior Mental Health Clinician

Job Title

Temp/Casual Senior Mental Health Clinician

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

University Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want

The Senior Mental Health Clinician, under general supervision, provides mental health counseling and outreach that is responsive to the unique backgrounds and needs of individuals, couples, and groups. Assists in the coordination of counseling services, programs, and the development of new programs as well as provides training seminars and sharing professional expertise. May provide supervision for clinical staff and graduate trainees in counseling or mental health care. Supports the mission of University Health Services by fostering the mental well-being and holistic development of Texas A&M students.

What you need to know

This position may occasionally require a flexible schedule for evening and weekend work for outreach and/or crisis response.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists.

• Five years full-time equivalent, independent licensure experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant setting

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

• Licensed in the State of Texas within one year of employment.

• Must maintain licensure for continued employment.

 

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Eligible to be Supervisor in accordance with Texas licensing board.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience in a University or College counseling center or other closely related setting.

• Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.

• Experience in providing outreach and mental health education.

• Experience supervising clinical trainees or licensed associate clinicians.

• Ability to provide clinical counseling in more than one language utilized by A&M students.

• Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work as a generalist who serves all student presenting concerns.

• Ability to work with individuals that are representative of our TAMU counseling center clients.

• Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization.

• Ability to assess for crisis stabilization concerns and hospitalize when appropriate.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization.

• Adherence to the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board, the code of ethics relevant to their field, and all relevant federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Supervision Provided

• Provides mental health counseling as well as crisis intervention to individuals, couples, and groups.

• Independently assesses clients, creates care plan, and provides treatment services and referrals.

• Independently manages complex and high-risk situations.

• Engages in case management and referrals.

• May provide weekly supervision/training including review of recorded sessions and case review for provisionally licenses Mental Health Clinicians and/or practicum students.

• Delivers mental health related outreach, presentations, workshops to students, faculty, and staff.

• Provides consultation to faculty, staff, trainees, students, and families regarding students mental health and well-being.

• Mentors early career professionals in creating treatment plans and providing clinical services.

• Consults with other professionals when managing complex and/or crisis situations.

Departmental Needs

• At times of high student need, flexes schedule to provide additional clinical services including appointments, outreach, crisis, and other duties as needed.

• Serves on departmental committees and meetings, division and university committees, and other university functions.

• Assists with organizational and administrative tasks, as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties

• Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure requirements and University Health Services policies.

• Provides adjunct support and/or training seminars for trainees and early career professionals.

• Supports clinical operations through organizational and administrative tasks related to client care.

Professional Development

• Per state licensure requirements, participates in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions, emerging trends in college mental health and maintenance of skills in one’s professional specialty area.

• Maintains currency of practice through professional literature review, organizational research and evaluation activities, and shares with peers. Provides professional presentations as appropriate.

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.