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Mental Health Counselor

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Kentucky State University
Location
Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US
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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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TITLE: Mental Health Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Student Engagement and Campus Life

REPORTS TO: Director of University Counseling Center 

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

LOCATION: 100% on-campus

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Mental Health Counselor will provide culturally competent individual and group counseling to a diverse

student population. The Mental Health Counselor will oversee coordination of care for mental health crises and provide consultation as needed to faculty, staff, and students.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manages assigned counseling caseload that will include referrals from any member of the campuscommunity that will frequently require crisis intervention in high-stress situations involving immediaterisk to the mental and physical health of students.Maintains current, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federallaw, professional ethics, and district counseling services policies.Provides individual and group counseling via scheduled appointment and walk-in coverage to studentsseeking assistance related to personal concerns.Conducts mental health assessments and screenings such as suicide risk, drug and alcohol, threat andrisk assessment, etc., utilizing evidence-based practices.Exercises clinical judgement in assessing situations and making recommendations regarding intake,referrals, triage, and interventions.Provides professional consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators related to student mental healthconcerns.Make appropriate referrals when needed to the staff Nurse Practitioner for medication management.Reviews client record to determine progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of interventionstrategies.Provides psychoeducational workshops and outreach.Attends and participants in departmental meetings, case consultations, and staff development programs as assigned.Participates in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and the maintenance of skills in professional counseling.Supports student college persistence through wellness activities and partnerships on campus. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

Knowledge of and adherence to applicable professional ethics and board rules, federal, state, and locallaws, regulatory codes, ordinances, legislative changes, and procedures relevant to assigned programs,projects, and counseling operations.Knowledge of current counseling practices, theories, and research in college student services.Understanding of the Kentucky State University philosophy and mission and how counseling servicessupport student persistence, retention, and engagement.Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team (e.g., regional CARE and Behavioral Intervention Teams).Ability to work collaboratively on a team with colleagues, college departments and student groups.Ability to work under high stress and emotionally charged conditions on a routine basis.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student information and work-related information andmaterials such as Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Health InsurancePortability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and confidential electronic records.Work in a collaborative manner with diverse constituencies, working effectively in a diverse andmulti-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.Ability to evaluate situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgementaccording to established policies and procedures,Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.Planning, managing, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.Strong presentation skills that effectively convey information to faculty, administrators, staff, andstudents, as well as community leaders and groups.Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

 

OTHER DUTIES: 

Perform related duties as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

In accordance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC) accrediting requirements: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage andFamily Therapy, or related behavioral sciences field from an accredited institution.Two to three years of clinical counseling work experience in higher education or similar community or educational settings.One to two years of experience counseling in a college or university environment preferred. 

 

Licensing and Certifications:

Candidates must be independently licensed (or eligible for licensure within one year) in theCommonwealth of Kentucky as: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Licensed ClinicalSocial Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Some physical effort moving objects will be required.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.Extensive evening and weekend hours may be required. 

 

 

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

 


 

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

 

 


Organization

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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Location
400 E Main St
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Kentucky
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