Mental Health Counselor II

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Required Licenses & Certifications:
• Doctoral degree and completion of APA approved internship.
• Other Requirements:
• A successful incumbent will actively work toward completing 1,500 supervised clinical hours. The individual must obtain their NH psychologist license within 18 months of hire to ensure continued employment at the University of New Hampshire.
• Applicant Instructions:
• Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
• EEO Statement
• Compensation Pay Range:
• $47,920.00 - $85,410.00
• The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
• Location:
• Durham

Benefits

Additional Information

The University of New Hampshire Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) invites applications for a mental health counselor II. We are seeking a clinician with a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with demonstrated clinical skills who is ready to serve the mental health needs of graduate and undergraduate students. We seek a clinician who has demonstrated competencies in brief treatment modalities and crisis management. Responsibilities include providing individual and group psychotherapy, crisis and case management, campus outreach/consultation, and supervision/training of doctoral interns. Previous work in college counseling is preferred. PACS works closely with Health & Wellness, Student Accessibility Services, and The SHARPP Center to provide coordinated services for students. We seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. As such, we are committed to enhancing our academic community by actively seeking diversity in our employees. Duties/Responsibilities (65%) Provide individual and group therapy. Provide intakes, walk-in and emergency appointments. Diagnose students using current nationally and internationally recognized diagnostic systems, utilizing appropriate empirically validated psychological instruments and/or techniques. As a function of diagnosis, develop and implement treatment plans based upon evidence-based practices in the field of mental health. Refer as indicated for psychiatric evaluation, specialized treatment, and/or long-term therapy as appropriate. Maintain files to document counseling contacts. Provide clinical services in accordance with current professional standards and adhere to all pertinent local, state, and federal laws governing the practice of counseling. (20%) Provide outreach programming services for the campus community. Conduct workshops and programs designed to address the needs and/or concerns of students, faculty and staff. Serve as consultant to faculty, staff and students on matters relating to the well-being of students, and to other programs. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. (15 %) Provide training for doctoral level trainees. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

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