Counseling Center Clinician at University of Central Missouri in warrensburg, Missouri

Job Description:

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


University of Central Missouri


Requisition Number
999654

Working Title
Counseling Center Clinician

Department
340020-Counseling Center

Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience and licensure

FTE
.8

FLSA
Exempt

Position Number
999654

Classification
CJS15

Starting Date:
11/19/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM application for employment and vita required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If selected for a second interview, applicant will need to provide two professional letters of recommendation at the interview. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; accrued sick leave per year; paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.



Working hours:
Monday - Friday; 8 am to 5 pm




Bargaining Unit
No

Posting Date
11/19/2021

Position Purpose
The IACS*-accredited UCM Counseling Center seeks a skilled clinician to join its team of professionals. The Counseling Center provides essential services to students, contributing to their mental health, functioning, and success as learners and leaders in their personal lives and in the community. *International Accreditation of Counseling Services

Duties include providing direct clinical service to students (initial consultation, suicide risk assessment, crisis management, brief individual, couples, and group therapy), both in-person and via telemental health. completing accurate and timely documentation, providing outreach and psychoeducation, providing consultation to the campus community, participation in staff meetings and projects, providing after-hours / on call services, if needed, providing supervision for staff clinicians, if needed and qualified, engaging in professional development to earn/maintain licensure.

The candidate would join a team that values diversity, strives to practice and promote healthy functioning, and supports one another to do its best work. The candidate must respect and adhere to professional and ethical standards, value continual learning and growth, and be able to function both independently and as a member of a team. We encourage individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Other Education & Formal Training
Masters in Counseling, in Social Work, or in related field that meets criteria for Missouri State licensure as Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or as Licensed Marital & Family Therapist (LMFT) required.

Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field that meets criteria for Missouri State Licensure as Psychologist preferred.

APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at a university/college counseling center (desirable, not required).

Computer Skills
Word-Processing, Presentation, Other - Electronic health record system

Experience
One (1) year relevant clinical experience required.

Two or more years relevant clinical experience preferred.

Experience in university/college counseling center preferred.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:
Criminal History check

Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements
Licensed as Psychologist, Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.

MO State License as Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.

Qualified and able to provide supervision towards MO licensure as Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and/or Licensed Marital & Family Therapist preferred.

Must maintain licensure as well as professional liability insurance.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Licensed as Psychologist, Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.

MO State License as Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.

Qualified and able to provide supervision towards MO licensure as Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and/or Licensed Marital & Family Therapist preferred.

Must maintain licensure as well as professional liability insurance.

Special Working Conditions:
On call/standby work required, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Other Special Working Conditions
Irregular work hours - occasional after-hours availability.

If selected for employment , incumbent can elect a nine month work schedule (working only during Fall and Spring semesters) or elect a ten month work schedule working August 1 through May 31st each year. Regardless of nine or ten month work schedule, insurance benefits are 12 month.

Ability to Keyboard
No keyboarding test required.

Other Special Qualifications
Licensed to practice in Missouri as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Psychologist.

If unlicensed, must be fully licensed in MO within two (2) years of hire.

If licensed in a different state, must be fully licensed in MO within three (3) months of hire. (We will consider unlicensed applicants only if there is qualified CC staff to provide supervision toward licensure)

Must maintain licensure as well as professional liability insurance.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * If selected for a second interview, the applicant will need to bring two professional letters of recommendation to the interview. Do you understand this requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The selected candidate for this position will be able to choose between working a 9 month work schedule (Fall and Spring semesters) or working a 10 month work schedule (August 1 - May 31 each academic year). Do you have a schedule preference?
   • 9 month
   • 10 month
   • No preference.

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Vitae

Optional Documents

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