Therapist/Outreach Coordinator (11 month)

Providing direct clinical services for a wide variety of presenting concerns in a young-adult population, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis-intervention, case-management, individual and group therapy, and clinical consultation for students, families, and the campus community. Supports the training program with the provision of supervision for trainee staff. Is responsible for coordinating department outreach activities, including the development and implementation of at least one large-scale signature event per year. Is on-call as needed for after-hours consultation related to emergency student mental health needs, campus emergencies, etc.

Master's degree in a mental-health field, with a minimum of two years of relevant post-degree experience, or a doctoral degree with one-year relevant post-degree experience. Candidates must be appropriately licensed (ex. Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or immediately license-eligible to practice independently by the state of South Carolina mental health professional organization regulating professional practice for their specialty. This will usually be the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Experience working in a college counseling center, experience with online counseling technology, experience providing supervision for trainee counselors, and experience planning and delivering outreach programs and consultation services on a college campus are preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

This position requires skill/knowledge in the following areas: 1) Psychological services for a wide variety of presenting concerns in a young-adult population, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis-intervention, case-management, individual and group therapy, and clinical consultation for students, families, and the campus community. 2) Public education/outreach in the area of counseling and development, with excellent written and oral skills. 3) Experience planning and executing community based events that support mission-driven work.

Some occasional evening and weekend duties related to after-hours crisis consultation and outreach programming are required. Employee is expected to participate in professional development/continuing education sufficient to maintain licenses, actively participate in professional organizations and conduct professional activities (i.e., research, presentations and publication). Full licensure preferred within six months of hire. Ability to assist the Counseling Center in successfully executing current department initiative for creating a Healing Arts Exhibition outreach event preferred.

This is a permanent state position that is scheduled to work 11 months a year. One month will be unpaid.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

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Provides direct clinical services, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and case management/referral services. Supports the training program with the provision of supervision for trainee staff. Provides consultation services for the campus community. Is on-call as needed for after-hours consultation related to emergency student mental health needs, campus emergencies, etc.

Clinical documentation and general case management. Specifically maintaining client records and other necessary documentation in accordance with Counseling Center policies, state and federal laws, and other regulating bodies, as well as other indirect service activities in support of direct service delivery

Coordinates departmental outreach efforts, including planning and implementing at least one large-scale event per year. Serves as point of contact for outreach inquiries and assists with staffing requests. Serves on committees and working groups, engages in professional activities and other duties as assigned that support the mission of the counseling center and the division of student affairs. Participates in professional development sufficient to maintain licenses.