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DOS Liaison - Behavioral Health Counselor III

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Tucson, 85724
Category:
Counseling and Psychological Services
Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req21965

Department: Campus Health and Wellness

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This position is responsible for responding suicide risk assessments to undergraduate & graduate students when mandated by the Dean of Students Office (DOS). The DOS Liaison is a specialized clinical position that serves as the mental health consultant and liaison for DOS. The DOS Liaison will provide culturally responsive crisis assessments, disposition planning, and follow-up care coordination. Additionally, this position will provide direct crisis services (Counselor of the Day coverage and/or Care Coordination support) within Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) as a member of the Crisis Network. The specifics around the operations of the Crisis Network are continuing to evolve. This position for the university and will require flexibility and eagerness in developing and sustaining this new program.

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 ten 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

  • Work
    cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary campus-based health and
    mental health team that provides direct clinical services to enrolled UA
    students.
  • Provide
    risk assessment, crisis management, and brief treatment services for
    undergraduate and graduate students seeking help for emotional and
    behavioral concerns while ensuring the safety and security of university
    students in acute distress.
  • Participate
    in the university Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), an
    interdisciplinary team of trained professionals who monitor at-risk
    student behaviors. The DOS Liaison provides clinical expertise, and
    updates on crisis evaluations and risk assessments.
  • Participate
    in campus community outreach, prevention, and psycho-educational
    activities, as well as occasional crisis/emergency response.
  • Member of the Campus Crisis Network Team and will cross train with the Crisis Network Co-responder.
  • Clinician of the Day responsibilities.
  • Provide consultation to families, faculty, staff, administrators, and CHS medical providers.
  • Coordination
    of care with campus and community partners to ensure students are
    connected with appropriate mental health and university resources.
  • Provide oversight and consultation with CAPS providers regarding post-hospital assessments of risk and coordination of supports.
  • Provide
    immediate support, consultation, oversight, and recommendations to
    CAPS, DOS and other campus partners including UAPD, Housing & Res
    Life and OIE related to risk assessment and crisis intervention.
  • Provide consultation to DOS Student Assistance and Student Accountability Teams regarding student mental health concerns.
  • Advocate for students' mental health needs to ensure academic and personal well-being.
  • Utilize relevant information technology.
  • Participate in relevant CHS and University wide committees, as assigned.
  • Provide all services in a manner which is professional, culturally sensitive, and respectful of differences.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
Required:

  • Ability to work independently to
    manage crisis and complex clinical situations.
  • Familiarity with community
    resources, seeking resources and building professional referral
    relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills and
    ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Evidence of strong self-awareness
    of how one's own identities and life experiences impact their counseling strategies and interactions with students.
  • Excellent grasp of psychopathology
    and diagnostic systems.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
    applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in an applied mental health field (e.g., Social Work or Counseling) from an accredited institution.
  • Currently
    licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Counselor (LAC/LPC),
    Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW), or licensed psychologist.
  • Minimum
    of 5 years of relevant work experience including experience in case
    management, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Clinical interest/experience in working with clients with high-risk mental health issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Independent Licensure in the State of Arizona, LPC or LCSW.
  • Advanced training and/or experience in risk assessment and crisis intervention.
  • Prior clinical experience in a multidisciplinary clinic setting.
  • Prior experience in college mental health, including crisis assessment and management, mental health triage, brief psychotherapy and referrals, as indicated.
  • Experience with utilizing an electronic health record.
  • Experience in working with diverse populations.
  • Experience and expertise regarding crisis intervention and assessment of risk to self and others.
  • Experience navigating complex systems of care and utilizing systems-informed consultative skills.
  • Experience maintaining clinical records and documenting risk assessments in compliance with ethics, law, and best practices.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.00

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

Annette Corrales,

annettec@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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