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Mental Health Clinician Associate - Access Coordinator
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Mental Health Clinician Associate - Access Coordinator
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United States of America
Job type
Full time
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Job Title
Mental Health Clinician Associate - Access CoordinatorAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
University Health ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
$5,083.34 monthlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 Mental Health Clinician Associate is responsible for providing mental health counseling and outreach that is responsive to the unique backgrounds and needs of individuals, couples, and groups. This role 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
Salary: Starting at $61,000/annually and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time; This position may require a flexible schedule for evening and weekend work for outreach and/or crisis response.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
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.
Successful completion of relevant practicum/internship training as required by the Texas Behavior Health Executive Council.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Must be a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-A), or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
Must be independently licensed in the state of Texas within 3 years of employment.
Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a University or College counseling center.
Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
Experience in providing outreach and mental health education.
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.
Responsibilities
Clinical Services & Consultation
Provides counseling and crisis intervention to individuals, couples and groups.
Engages in case management, referrals, and discharge planning.
Assist students in completing paperwork and navigating scheduling
Under supervision, assesses clients, creates care plan, and provides appropriate treatment services and referrals.
Delivers mental health related outreach, presentations, workshops to students, faculty, and staff.
Provides consultation to faculty, staff, students, and families regarding student’s mental health and well-being.
Provides adjunct supervision/training of psychology and counseling practicum students.
Department Needs
At times of high student need, flexes schedule to provide additional clinical services including appointments, outreach, crisis, and other duties as needed.
Participates in departmental, division and university committees, meetings and special initiatives.
Assists with organizational and administrative tasks, as requested.
Administrative Needs
Meets ethical obligations for timely documentation of counseling services per State of Texas licensure requirements and University Health Services policies.
Supports clinical operations through organizational and administrative tasks related to client care.
Supervision & Consultation Received
Until fully licensed, participates in weekly supervision including review of recorded sessions and cases.
Until fully licensed, consults with licensed professionals when appropriate between scheduled supervision meetings.
Until fully licensed, must consult with licensed professionals to manage complex, crisis, and moderate or high-risk situations.
Provides adjunct supervision/training of psychology and counseling practicum students
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.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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 prepopulate 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.
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