University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| Working Title | Mental Health Practitioner .75FTE |
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| Brief Summary of Job Description | This position is responsible for mental health counseling with the UNK student population. This position provides professional individual and group counseling services and outreach to UNK students as well as consultation to university administrators, staff and others who have concerns about the mental/emotional status of UNK students. Position will assist in all areas of UNK Counseling functions. Position will work 40hrs a week during the academic year, summers off. |
| Job Duties | Assesses and counsels UNK students in individual session or group settings regarding psychological/emotional problems or substance use disorders. Maintains timely, appropriate, accurate, and complete records, correspondence; safeguards confidential client information. Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans; adept at using the DSM 5 for treatment planning. Implements crisis intervention/referral services as necessary. Works as a team player by actively participating in weekly staff meetings and departmental meetings. Maintains positive working relationships with colleagues from within cross-professional disciplines. Networks and collaborates with UNK professionals and/or Buffalo County probation/courts to provide appropriate resources for UNK students. Additional duties as assigned. |
| Required Qualifications | Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) or in the State of Nebraska. Master’s degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Social Work or related field in mental health. Excellent oral and written communication skills. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in the State of Nebraska. Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LDAC) in the State of Nebraska. Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner preferred. Experience in addictions and college mental health preferred. |
| Physical Demands | |
| Schedule | M-F from 8-5 during the Academic Year; very few weekend and evening hours |
| Desired Start Date | 03/01/2024 |
| Is this position temporary? | No |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Special Conditions for Eligibility |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S20240006P |
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| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. | February 15, 2024 |
| For questions regarding the online application process, please contact: |
308-865-8522 or [email protected] |
| For questions regarding the position, please contact: | Kiphany Hof 308-865-8248 |
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