Senior Mental Health Clinician (Embedded) at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX

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Job Title Senior Mental Health Clinician (Embedded) Agency Texas A&M University Department University Health Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Glimpse of the Job The Senior Mental Health Clinician , under general supervision, is responsible for providing mental health counseling and outreach that is responsive to the unique backgrounds and needs of individuals, couples, and groups. This position assists in the coordination of counseling services, programs, and the development of new programs as well as provides training seminars and sharing professional expertise. May provide supervision for clinical staff and graduate trainees in counseling or mental health care. This role supports the mission of University Health Services by fostering the mental well-being and holistic development of Texas A&M students. This position will be housed off-site while reporting to the home office of University Health Services in the Student Services Building (SSB). This position will be supervised by a licensed clinician while partnering with administration in the respective college or department to serve the needs of the student population in that area of campus. The Senior Mental Health Clinician will meet weekly with their UHS team, attend staff meetings, and attend case consultations with fellow clinicians. A significant portion of the role may include teaching mental health topics in large classroom settings and developing close consultation partnerships with faculty and staff in the respective campus spaces. What You Need To Know Salary: Starting at $83,000/annually. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter, resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Other: Some travel is required. This position may require a flexible schedule for evening and weekend work for outreach and/or crisis response. Qualifications Required Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists. Five years full-time equivalent, independent licensure experience in college or university counseling center or other relevant setting. Required Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licensed in the State of Texas within one year of employment. Must maintain licensure for continued employment. Eligible for Supervision in accordance with Texas licensing board . Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an off-site counseling office in a higher education setting, and/or experience working independently in a private practice. 7 or more years of experience in a University or College counseling center or other closely related setting. Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment. Experience in providing outreach and mental health education. Experience supervising clinical trainees or licensed associate clinicians. Ability to provide clinical counseling in more than one language utilized by A&M students. Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work as a generalist who serves all student presenting concerns. Demonstrated experience working with individuals that are representative of our TAMU counseling center clients. Training in evidence-based practices and/or related areas of specialization. Ability to assess for crisis stabilization concerns and hospitalize when appropriate. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to work autonomously from an off-site office while maintaining close relationships with UHS and the partner administrative team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Adherence to