St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
United States - Nationwide
Posted: 16-May-25
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 2024-08719
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the University Counseling Center (UCC) team, the Counselor/Therapist is responsible for the assessment and delivery of mental health services on an outpatient basis to students with varying emotional and psychological concerns. The Counselor/Therapist will split their full-time work hours between the University Counseling Center, the School of Law and other critical-need areas on campus as needed. The Counselor/Therapist will conduct initial consultations with students in order to determine a plan for future counseling services, referrals to alternative campus and/or community resources. Additional counseling services include prevention services, crisis intervention and outreach support to faculty, staff and student organizations.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees phone, in-person and/or virtual triage and initial wellness consultation appointments for the UCC and manage interactions with clients to ensure appropriate level of support is provided in an efficient mannerÂ
Provides in-person and/or virtual psychotherapy/counseling services for students as individuals, couples and/or in groups
Travels between SLU campuses to provide counseling services and serve as a clinical counseling liaison between the UCC and other campus departments as needed
Offers crisis intervention services to students with clinical emergencies
Utilizes nationally and internationally recognized diagnostic systems to diagnose student and develop and implement treatment plans consistent with clinical diagnosis
 Maintains compliance with mandatory local, state, and federal reporting laws and professional and ethical standards and guidelines
Refers students to off-campus clinical services for specialized treatment and/or long-term therapy as appropriate
Provides outreach and education about UCC service offerings to staff, faculty, and student organizations
Maintains a knowledge of federal, state, and local mental health system and well-being resources
Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC policy
Participates in student well-being committees and UCC initiatives
Attends weekly Counseling Center meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Possesses a high level of personal and professional integrity, strong sense of ethics and ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
Strong clinical assessment, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable of the unique needs of students in law school programs
Excellent organizational skills with attentiveness to detail
Committed to providing excellent customer service
A commitment to anti-racism, social justice, equity, and inclusion
Possess crisis intervention, suicide prevention and crisis management skills
Flexibility in responding to day-to-day clinical service demands and provider staffing coverage needs within the UCC
Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment and to collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines
Ability to identify emotional, behavioral and psychosocial needs and strengths and to formulate treatment plans
Willingness to identify and implement creative and innovative clinical interventions consistent with current best practices and treatment plan goals and objectives
Ability to work with diverse student population, including knowledge of related cultural influences that may affect health
 Interpersonal human relations skills including ability to maintain and convey a positive attitude
Training in trauma-informed care and psychotherapy approaches to trauma.
Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations and the ability to build inclusive and equitable communities where differences are appreciated and engaged.
Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Effective conflict management skills
Understanding of academic cultures, rules, and regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree and full licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist with training and experience with intake interviewing/assessment/consultation, crisis intervention case management
Three years of related work experience
Certification/Licensure - State of Missouri or eligibility for MO licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure
Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations and the ability to build inclusive and equitable communities where differences are appreciated and engaged
Training in trauma-informed care and psychotherapy approaches to trauma
