Mental Health Consultant

Job Profile:

Behavioral Health Specialist 4

Job Family:

Behavioral Health

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$72,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Rate of Pay: $66,000.00  to $72,000.00 annually; DOE

Job Description: Under administrative direction, uses clinical skills for professional consultation and preventive outreach. Works as a part of ASU Counseling Services team, with offices in University Housing environments.  Will serve as an immediate and ongoing postvention response for student or community incidents. Engages with University Housing to offer consultation, outreach, postvention, and training as part of a larger team of consultation and prevention specialists.

What’s in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options) Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement. Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.

Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings. Disability and leave program for income protection. Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services. ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Essential Duties:

Currently hiring for the following shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Some nights and weekends during high student engagement periods of the academic year.

• Provides outreach, consultation, and postvention to the campus community, focusing on residential communities.

• Serves as liaison with university departments, regularly engaging with University Housing, ASU Police, Dean of Students.

• Provides consultation services to faculty, staff, and university departments. 

• Provides training and supervision for student employees. 

• Participates in university program evaluation and research. 

• Engages in professional development activities to maintain licensure/certification. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD or PhD independent licensure in Arizona.

• Experience with preventative outreach, including consultation and presentations to groups.

• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures of mental health counseling and related services.

• Experience in crisis assessment, intervention and coordination of emergent care.

• Experience in consultation and outreach.

• Experience in working with diverse populations.

• Evidence of effective communication.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Work collaboratively to achieve objectives

• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Working Environment:

• Work occurs onsite, with office space in University Housing environment, with possibility of traveling onsite to 4 ASU campuses in greater Phoenix area.

• Frequent siting or standing for prolonged periods of time.

• Work collaboratively across various departments within the University as well as with diverse populations and groups

• Use computers effectively – including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen and using mouse and keyboard

• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data

• Attendance at meetings or events in various campus locations

• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs. 

Department Statement:

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services, Access ASU and others.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$23990.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.