DOS Liaison (Behavioral Health Counselor III)

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary campus-based health and mental health team that provides direct clinical services to enrolled U of A students.
• Provide
  risk assessment, crisis management, and brief treatment services for
  undergraduate and graduate students seeking help for emotional and
  behavioral concerns while ensuring the safety and security of university
  students in acute distress.
• Assesses
  for danger to self and danger to others. At times the scope of the
  assessment may include other mental health concerns, for example, bipolar
  disorder, psychosis, etc..
• Participate
  in the University Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), an interdisciplinary
  team of trained professionals who monitor at-risk student behaviors. The
  DOS Liaison provides clinical expertise, and updates on crisis evaluations
  and risk assessments.
• Participate
  in campus community outreach, prevention, and psycho-educational
  activities, as well as occasional crisis/emergency response.
• Member
  of the Campus Crisis Network Team and will cross train with the Crisis
  Network Co-responder.
• Clinician
  of the Day responsibilities.
• Provide
  consultation to families, faculty, staff, administrators, and CHS medical
  providers.
• Coordination
  of care with campus and community partners to ensure students are
  connected with appropriate mental health and university resources.
• Provide
  oversight and consultation with CAPS providers regarding post-hospital
  assessments of risk and coordination of supports.
• Provide
  immediate support, consultation, oversight, and recommendations to CAPS,
  DOS and other campus partners including UAPD, Housing & Res Life and
  OIE related to risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Provide
  consultation to DOS Student Assistance and Student Accountability Teams
  regarding student mental health concerns.
• Advocate
  for students' mental health needs to ensure academic and personal
  well-being.
• Utilize
  relevant information technology.
• Participate
  in relevant CHS and University wide committees, as assigned.
• Provide
  all services in a manner which is professional, culturally sensitive, and
  respectful of differences.
• Additional
  duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently to
  manage crisis and complex clinical situations.
• Strong
  psychological assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Familiarity
  with community resources, seeking resources, and building professional
  referral relationships.
• Strong
  organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Evidence
  of strong self-awareness of how one's own identities and life experiences
  impact their counseling strategies and interactions with students.
• Excellent
  grasp of psychopathology and diagnostic systems.
• Proficient
  with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Master's degree in an applied mental health field (e.g., Social Work or Counseling) from an accredited
  institution.
• Currently licensed in the State of Arizona or eligible for
  Arizona state licensure within 6 months as a Licensed Counselor (LPC), Social
  Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT) or licensed psychologist.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience including
  experience in case management, or equivalent combination of education and work
  experience.
• Clinical interest/experience in working with clients with
  high-risk mental health issues.

• Advanced training and/or experience in risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Prior clinical experience in a multidisciplinary clinic setting.
• Prior experience in college mental health, including crisis assessment and management, mental health triage, brief psychotherapy and referrals, as indicated.
• Experience utilizing an electronic health record.
• Experience working with multifaceted populations.
• Experience and expertise regarding crisis intervention and assessment of risk to self and others.
• Experience navigating complex systems of care and utilizing systems-informed consultative skills.
• Experience maintaining clinical records and documenting risk assessments in compliance with ethics, law, and best practices.