Behavioral Health Counselor III - CALES
Posting Number: req21280
Department: Campus Health and Wellness
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
CAPS is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all students by creating an environment of trust, respect, and openness. We are dedicated to honoring individual differences and experiences We recognize that mental health is deeply impacted by experiences of marginalization and oppression and strive to work with our clients in a culturally informed and sensitive manner. At CAPS and CHS, we believe that cultural responsiveness requires continuous learning, both personally and as an organization, and we are committed to making CAPS a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for staff and for all University of Arizona students.The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review, the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past nine years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse backgrounds of our employees and the community we serve. It is a diverse organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide in-person
and telehealth counseling services using culturally informed and culturally
relevant practices to undergraduate and graduate students, including
assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy treatment. - Respond to student
crisis situations and provided suicide assessment as needed. - Establish rapport
quickly and communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty. - Develop appropriate
individual treatment plans for students. - Provide outreach and
well-being programming (workshops, support groups, etc.) as requested by the
Director of Student Wellness. - Work collaboratively as
part of a multidisciplinary team with Campus Health's Counseling &
Psych Services - Maintain appropriate
documentation in an electronic record system consistent with ethical
guidelines, state statutes, and internal policies. - Use information
technology to support and improve integrated wellness care. - Additional duties as
assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Required:
- Excellent at
assisting students with identifying their needs, setting goals, crisis
management, and providing referrals as needed. - Ability to
understand and respond to various needs and priorities within the University. - Must be able to
collaborate effectively with others. - Strong
organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. - Self-awareness of
how one's own identities and life experiences impact their counseling
strategies and interactions with students. - Proficiency in
addressing intersectional issues of culture, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and other aspects of identity within the context of psychotherapy
with emerging adults. - Knowledge and
sensitivity to racial trauma and a commitment to anti-racism. - Ability to
effectively work with a diverse population on a broad range of
clinical needs. - A commitment to
continued learning in the areas of cultural humility, equity, and
inclusion. - Ability to address
college mental health needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree or
higher from an accredited institution in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and
Family Counseling or other counseling-related field, in compliance with the AZ
Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. - Licensed (LMSW,
LCSW, LAC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT) and in good standing. - If licensed at the
Associate level, ability to attain full independent licensure within 24 months
of hire. - If independently
licensed in another state, ability to attain Arizona independent licensure
within 6 months of hire. - Two years of
experience providing counseling services. - Five years of
related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Independently Licensed (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the State of Arizona, in good standing.
- Prior clinical experience in a multidisciplinary clinic setting.
- English/Spanish bilingual.
- Work experience providing psychotherapy to college students.
- Experience training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related short-term modalities.
- Experience in clinical work with trauma, anxiety, depression, risk/crisis assessment and management.
- Experience with various technological tools including Zoom, MS Teams, email, spreadsheets, online scheduling, etc.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Health Care and Wellness
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
8
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$59404
Grade Range Midpoint
$74254
Grade Range Maximum
$89105
Career Stream and Level
PC3
Job Family
Behavioral Health
Job Function
Health Care & Wellness
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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