Northern California HERC

• Provide mental health assessment, followed by brief mental health counseling as appropriate or referral to outside resources for traditional undergraduate students.

• Supervision of student trainees/Associates (Masters in Clinical Counseling program/registered Associates - AMFT, APCC, ACSW)

• Administer protocols to manage high risk clinical issues.

• Provide mental health assessment to determine immediate risk for self-harm; make appropriate referrals.  

• Act as a liaison, actively collaborate, and provide referrals to assist students to access appropriate campus offices or departments. 

• Lead process and psycho-educational groups for students.

• Provide consultation and support to Student Life and Formation administrative staff as requested.

• Participate in rotational on-call schedule and respond to after hours mental health emergencies.

• Implement collaborative student focused health education activities

• Represents the WCC through participation in administrative meetings, committee membership and other university functions, programs and/or events.  

• Counseling representative on Student Care Team. 

• Maintains legal and ethical clinical practices within the WCC.

•  The supervisor will remain updated on current legal and ethical standards within the profession through membership in relevant professional organizations and attendance of appropriate professional conferences and/or workshops.  

• Works in collaboration with PLNU graduate psychology programs to provide clinical sites for students when appropriate.

• Works in collaboration with interprofessional departments (Wellness Health, Residential Life, Student Care, Educational Access Center, etc.)  to provide seamless overall care of students especially in crisis situations.

Experience

• Clinical supervisor.

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of PLNU.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW.)

• Valid license as a supervisor of trainee and associate-level clinicians.

• Experience in the provision of brief mental health counseling required.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

• Ability to conduct substance abuse assessment and facilitate appropriate referrals, preferred.

• At least 3-5 years counseling experience within a campus health care facility, college/university, or other human service agency, preferred.

• Knowledge of guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for the provision of disability support within postsecondary settings, preferred.

• Job offer is contingent on clear background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.

• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.

• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.