General Information
| Job Description | BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 3 | Working Title | Staff Therapist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004144 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Counseling & Psychological Svc - D01168 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 12/03/2018 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct clinical psychological service to the UCR campus. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide individual, couple, and group therapy to UCR students. This position provides crisis intervention services; consults with students, staff, and faculty; and serves on University committees. The Behavioral Health Counselor will also serve as a liaison to various campus communities. A successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion. Areas of particular interest/experience that would be preferred to service the following communities are preferred:LGBTQ+ communities and identities; African Diaspora; Asian and Pacific Islanders, and clinicians focused on Diversity and Inclusion. Counseling & Psychological Services is a Health and Psychological Student Services (HAPSS) department and supports student success through optimization of emotional and physical health, through direct service, education, and provision of resources and referrals. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current, valid license as an LCSW or LMFT. | Required |
| Current, valid license in California as an LCSW or LMFT. | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maintenance of appropriate continuing education. | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Provides counseling, clinical consultation and/or psychotherapy to clients. Develops and communicates treatment plans, provides crisis intervention/management and emergency services as required.
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55 |
Assesses clients and determines appropriate therapeutic approach in consultation with other behavioral health professionals as appropriate.
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10 |
Arranges for therapeutic interventions for clients with serious disturbance problems.
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10 |
Leads educational workshops, support groups and/or retreats for center.
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5 |
Participates in, or leads, training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
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10 |
| Clinical Documentation and Case Management: Completes accurate and concise clinical documentation for all clinical contacts in compliance with ethical and professional standards and in compliance with Quality Assurance policies. In compliance with CAPS policies and procedures, manages caseload appropriately. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned. These include program management and special liaisons, special projects. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights. | Required |
| Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary. | Required |
| Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. | Required |
| Highly effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. | Required |
| Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group. | Required |
| Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Knowledge of business software and specialized applications/systems used in behavioral health settings. | Required |
| Understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of students. | Required |
| Knowledge of electronic medical records systems. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies. | Required |
| Interest or focus on Diversity and Inclusion or demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the cultures and experiences in counseling for one of the following communities: LGBTQ+ communities and identities, African Diaspora, and Asian/Pacific Islanders. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated multicultural competence in mental health service provision. Knowledge of how race, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, privilege and multiculturalism relate to psychological service delivery. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ongoing mantenance of valid licensure in a behavioral health displine in California, successful completion and maintenance of valid credentialing & privileging process pursuant to UC systemwide requirements. | Required |
| Out of State licensed behavioral health counselors are required to acquire California licensure within 180 days from either submitting the application or beginning California residency, whichever occurs first. | Required |
| Expectation of availability after hours or on weekends to serve the occasional emergent needs of students and campus challenges/crises. | Required |
| Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotation and other after-hours campus activities. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |