About Job

Overview

The Mental Health and Wellness Counselor/Social Worker will be responsible for providing counseling services to students of Touro College of Dental Medicine onsite at the Albuquerque, New Mexico clinic and is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Student Affairs in any student-related issues.

Responsibilities

Provides short-term psychotherapy and crisis management to address the mental health needs of a diverse student community
Provides a network of mental health referrals in the Albuquerque community to serve our students with long-term treatment needs.
Develops outreach targeted to at-risk student groups.
Educates and collaborates with other departments in identifying and referring students of concern.
Develops and maintains a system for HIPPA-compliant records of mental health services.
Provides groups workshops and educational events to teach about wellness and mental illness.
Develops a method for tracking trends in requests for and obtainment of counseling services.
Serves on various committees as assigned .
Provides community education about psycho-educational topics through fliers, bulletin boards, emails, and brochures.

QualificationsEducation/Experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or equivalent degree required.
Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of a wide range of clinical mental health diagnosis.
Ability to utilize counseling skills as related to: Cognitive mental health, relaxation techniques, relationship counseling, career, counseling and trauma counseling skills.
Ability to act in situations as a primary prevention.
Ability to promote counseling services.
Ability to handle stressful Stress management.
Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams/committees.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook.

Certifications/Licensures