As a member of the University Counseling Center team, the Counselor is responsible for the assessment and delivery of mental health services on an outpatient basis to students with varying emotional and psychological concerns. The Counselor also provides consultation, prevention services, crisis intervention and outreach support to faculty, staff and student organizations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct phone, in-person and/or virtual triage and initial consultation and intake assessment appointments.
Provide in-person and/or virtual psychotherapy/counseling services for students as individuals, couples and/or in groups
Offer crisis intervention services to students with clinical emergencies.
Using nationally and internationally recognized diagnostic systems, diagnose student and develop and implement treatment plans consistent with clinical diagnosis.
Maintain compliance with mandatory local, state and federal reporting laws and professional and ethical standards and guidelines.
Refer students to off-campus clinical services for specialized treatment and/or long-term therapy as appropriate
Provide outreach and education about UCC service offerings to staff, faculty and student organizations.
Maintain a knowledge of federal, state, and local mental health system and well-being resources.
Keep timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC policy.
Participate in student well-being committees and UCC initiatives
Attend weekly Counseling Center meetings.
Required Experience
Masters Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed.
Professional Counseling (LPC) with training and experience in crisis intervention and case management; supplemented with three (3) years of related experience.
Certification/Licensure- State of Missouri or eligibility for MO licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess a high level of personal and professional integrity, strong sense of ethics and ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with attentiveness to detail
Committed to providing excellent customer service.
A commitment to anti-racism, social justice, equity, and inclusion.
Possess crisis intervention, suicide prevention and crisis management skills.
Flexibility in responding to day-to-day clinical service demands and provider staffing coverage needs within the UCC.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment and to collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines.
Ability to identify emotional, behavioral and psychosocial needs and strengths and to formulate treatment plans.
Willingness to identify and implement creative and innovative clinical interventions consistent with current best practices and treatment plan goals and objectives.
Ability to work with diverse student population, including knowledge of related cultural influences that may affect health.
Interpersonal human relations skills including ability to maintain and convey a positive attitude.
Training in trauma-informed care and psychotherapy approaches to trauma.
Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations and the ability to build inclusive and equitable communities where differences are appreciated and engaged.
Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Effective conflict management skills.
Understanding of academic cultures, rules, and regulations.
Vaccine Protocol
Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the Universitys vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employees start date will result in termination of the employment. Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks.
Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.
