Hybrid Mental Health Counselor, Wellness Center - Part Time na Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Counselor will join a team of licensed and pre-licensed clinicians in the Counseling Center on a private Christian university campus. The Counseling Center utilizes a stepped care model providing customized short term treatment options for undergraduate college students. The mental health counselor is responsible for providing in-person screening/assessment & short term counseling appointments as scheduled.

Schedule:
This role is limited to 16 hours per week, 10 months of the year (August-May). This person must be able to work on Mondays.

Salary:
Pay range: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour
Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional; Job Level - 3

Job Status:

Part time

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health assessment, followed by brief mental health counseling as appropriate or referral to outside resources.

• Administer protocols to manage high risk clinical issues.

• Provide mental health assessment to determine immediate risk for self-harm; make appropriate referrals.  

• Act as a liaison, actively collaborate, and provide referrals to assist students to access appropriate campus office or department. 

• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate workshops and groups on mental health topics.

• Provide all services within the context of the Counseling Center team.

• Support campus community standards in the provision of student services as articulated in the PLNU Student Handbook.

Required Education, Experience, and Licensure:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling or related field required.

• Valid license or registration as AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC in California required. (Pre-licensed clinicians will receive supervision by an LMFT in the PLNU Counseling Center as part of weekly work hours)

• Experience in the provision of brief mental health counseling.

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.

• Strong track record of interdisciplinary work and collaboration.

• Strong understanding of human development, especially as related to traditional-aged college students.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Google suite and EHR systems

• Able to learn new software and charting systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent assessment skills

• Excellent collaboration skills

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• ​ The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU  will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.

• Prolonged periods of standing during patient evaluations

• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

• Vision to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.

• Abiltiy to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.

• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

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