Mental Health Counselor

Company: East Carolina University
Location: Greenville
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description: Provide mental health triage and developmental/diagnostic assessments for Brody learners; maintain a thorough, in-depth working knowledge of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria system. --- Provide short-term, evidence-based mental health counseling to individual Brody learners and/or couples and/or groups. --- Perform emergency and crisis intervention when indicated; appropriately refer learners for emergency treatment when applicable. --- Maintain timely records of services provided to learners and use appropriate record keeping protocols. --- Make referrals to and coordinate mental health care for learners who need to be linked to campus and/or community psychological and psychiatric service providers. --- Develop and disseminate educational and training resources on mental and emotional health and wellness for learners, groups, and Academic Affairs units. --- Provide consultation to Brody faculty and staff regarding learner mental health concerns in the medical school training environment.Minimum Qualifications: --- Masters degree in Counseling or Social Work or a related mental health field. --- At least 4 years of professional experience providing mental health counseling to college learners and/or adult learners in professional schools. --- Knowledge and competency in culturally informed therapeutic approaches. --- Experience with time-oriented, brief models of mental health counseling. --- Crisis management skills, including experience with risk assessment and safety planning.Special Instructions to Applicants: East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Date Initial Screening Begins: 10/28/1920

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