General Information
| Job Description | BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 3 | Working Title | Staff Therapist - triage clinician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004144 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Counseling & Psychological Svc - D01168 | Department Head | Elizabeth Mondragon |
| Supervisor | Loretta Mead | Effective Date | 12/16/2022 |
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 Triage Clinician provides services designed to assist students in optimizing their educational experience, minimizing the impact of illness, injury and emotional distress on students' academic careers by coordinating mental health care through a network of campus and community resources. The Triage Clinician provides mental health screening and triage in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and possesses excellent clinical skills in assessment, triage, crisis intervention and case management. Familiarity with the full range of mental disorders is essential, including safety concerns and indications for hospitalization. In addition, the Triage Clinician may conduct a weekly coping skills group, may provide a limited amount of short-term psychotherapy, conduct campus outreach activities, and other duties as assigned. The Triage Clinician must be able to work collaboratively as part of a larger team and communicate effectively with other CAPS clinicians, staff and the extended University community. The CAPS department prioritizes working with students from marginalized communities including Black/African American, Latinx, Undocumented, Indigenous/First Nations, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Multi-racial, and other students of color. The Triage Clinician will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion with a deep commitment to supporting under represented groups in our community. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated commitment and experience with Diversity | Required |
| Minimum 1 year post licensure experience. | Required |
| Experience designing and implementing multicuturally sensitive outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops. | Required |
| Experience working in a university or college setting. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current, valid license as an LCSW or LMFT. | Required |
| Current, valid license in California as an LCSW or LMFT or ability to gain California Licensure prior to beginning work. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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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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45 |
Assesses clients and determines appropriate therapeutic approach in consultation with other behavioral health professionals as appropriate.
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15 |
| Support and evaluation for students requiring mental health hospitalization and follow-up. Some possible options for redistribution in other key responsibility template headers as follows: Assesses clients and determines appropriate therapeutic approach in consultation with other behavioral health professionals as appropriate. | 10 |
| Supports crisis walk-in services supporting student and UC Riverside community in consultation and triage.; Participates in, or leads, training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills. | 10 |
| Participates in ongoing professional development and training of clinical staff.; Arranges for therapeutic interventions for clients with serious disturbance problems. | 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 |
|---|---|
| Highly effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. | Required |
| 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 |
| Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights. | Required |
| Understanding of intersectionality and how it impacts the daily lives of students. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies. | Required |
| Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary. | Required |
| Knowledge of business software and specialized applications/systems used in behavioral health settings. | Required |
| Knowledge of electronic medical records systems. | Required |
| Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. | Required |
| Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group. | Required |
| Demonstrated skills to intervene with suicidal, homicidal, and psychotic clients | Required |
| Interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, as a member of committees, and collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of the university environment and of developmental issues of college age students. | Preferred |
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
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |