Extra Help/Counselor

Extra Help/Counselor

Job Overview

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:

Counseling Services

Department’s Website:
Summary of Job Duties:

The Counseling Services (CS) Counselor position is responsible for the delivery and documentation of personal mental health counseling for individuals and groups of current UALR students. Focus is on brief, short-term interactions and interventions to help individuals determine the most appropriate life course and best strategy to achieve personal and educational goals. This position also helps with the development, planning, and execution of mental health programming for students and staff. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
  • Master’s degree or higher in clinical mental health field;
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arkansas as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor, within 18 months of hire.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
  • A generalist orientation and emphasis on dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress issues is strongly preferred
  • Experience working in a college/university counseling center.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide mental health and psychological counseling to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Facilitate short-term individual and group counseling sessions to assist students to address educational and personal issues and improve coping skills;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theories, interventions, and techniques;
  • Compose accurate and timely electronic medical record (EMR) case notes documenting counseling sessions and/or client interactions;
  • Handle confidential information professionally and with discretion;
  • Evaluate crisis situations and take appropriate action to ensure client safety and well-being;
  • Demonstrate provision of counseling services with diverse populations;
  • Develop and conduct workshops, presentations, programs, and training to campus groups on issues and topics influencing and impacting educational and personal development and success;
  • Provide therapeutic interactions in an ethical manner;
  • Assist with planning and facilitation of CS sponsored campus-wide programming and interventions;
  • Participate in the development and execution of UALR and CS strategic plans;
  • Gather information on available campus and community service resources along with data on student mental health needs;
  • Provide support and feedback to clinical interns associated with CS;
  • Participate in on and off-campus events and functions that support the university, division, and departmental mission;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge and skill in using Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction as a therapeutic technique;
  • Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment;
  • Ability to generate reports incorporating elementary statistics;
  • Ability to work collaboratively or independently with common goals as a part of a team;
  • Ability to make sound judgments, problem-solve and appropriately assist students with their concerns;
  • Ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and/or electronic means;
  • Ability to use the current technology to facilitate marketing and provision of counseling services;
  • Active pursuit of knowledge and expertise to improve quality of mental health services provided UALR students;
  • Ability to work effectively in a college counseling center setting;
  • Knowledge of student development theory.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:

$50/hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:

Wendy Johnson, VC Student Affairs, wrjohnson@ualr.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing

Benefits Eligible:

No

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