Associate Mental Health Counselor

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Associate Mental Health Counselor

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:
Salary

Exempt Status:
Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):
T1

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
$70,195.00-$93,526.00

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):
Counseling & Psychological Services

Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Associate Mental Health Counselor provides direct psychological counseling and preventive mental health services to Gallaudet students and community clients.

Job Description:

• Provides counseling services to clients through individual, group, couples, and family therapy; and conducts initial intake interviews and evaluations.
• Completes clinical and administrative documentation in an accurate, legal, and timely manner.
• Supervises Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) trainees, including students from Gallaudet's graduate programs in counseling and social work as well as trainees from off campus graduate programs; and assists in the ongoing development of the CAPS training program.
• Engages in crisis intervention and prevention; participates in the CAPS emergency on-call system; and provides referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, hospitals, and other referral agencies as needed.
• Maintains close working relationships with other University departments including academic departments and student service departments; guest lectures in academic classes; and provides consultation to staff and faculty in areas of counseling and mental health.
• Provides consultation for community agencies, parents, and other individuals on topics of mental health with deaf individuals; and presents at conferences, workshops, and training seminars for community groups.
• Plans and implements campus-wide programs, workshops, and other activities designed to foster mental health; and participates in workshops, screening events, training, paraprofessional programs, and other prevention programs.
• Assists in the planning, development, and coordination of local, national, and international mental health workshops, conferences, conventions, and symposia sponsored by CAPS.
• Serves as a liaison with campus and external organizations as requested to further the status of CAPS as a respected mental health program.
• Seeks and develops grant proposals to support existing CAPS programs and to establish new programs, services, and research.
• Participates in the design and implementation of research projects; and prepares research reports; and arranges for the dissemination of research findings.
• Keeps abreast of developments and research in counseling, mental health issues, educational issues, and other related areas; continues own professional development by participating in continuing education programs; and maintains active memberships in professional organizations.
• Maintains professional license as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker in the District of Columbia.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• A minimum of one year of experience with mental health counseling, psychological services, or a related field (college student work and/or internship experience will be considered).
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and experience in group counseling.
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor or a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the District of Columbia.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to apply or adapt theories, principles, and practices in counseling to deaf and hard of hearing persons.
• Strong knowledge of the educational, psychological, social, and vocational implications of deafness.
• Strong ability to work with the range and types of problems encountered in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated training and experience in group counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Job Details:

• The successful candidates must be license-eligible or have a license within one year of employment.
• If the successful candidate is licensed and has over two years of required professional experience, they may be hired as "Mental Health Counselor."

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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