NEIT Behavioral Health Counselor for Emergency Services

NEIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

EMERGENCY SERVICES

PART TIME – EXEMPT

General Summary: Provide screening and assessment, follow-up to students in crisis and serve as behavioral health liaison/counselor for the New England Institute of Technology (NEIT).

Monday thru Friday 24 hours a week

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide short term counseling to students on campus and refer students for additional clinical services, if appropriate.
• Provide or coordinate various wellness focused workshops for all students.
• Provide orientation presentations for new resident students and their families.
• Provide on-call emergency clinical services, as needed.
• Complete billing forms, logs, data collection forms and clinical documentation in accordance with Thrive standards.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Consult/liaison with staff as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Master’s Degree in the human service field of social work, counseling or nursing.
• Minimum (2) year experience working om the human services field.
• Crisis Intervention experience.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Independent Licensure preferred (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW)
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional required.

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