$36.50/hour | Mental Health Counselor | Honolulu, HI

About the role

Kahu Malama Nurses, part of Array Corporation, is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join a growing and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy services to university students.
• Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed.
• Manage an active caseload, including treatment planning, triaging, and referrals to community providers when appropriate.
• Coordinate referrals to off-campus mental health and support resources.
• Participate in campus-wide crisis response efforts and provide debriefing support during university emergencies.
• Develop and facilitate mental health outreach programs and psychoeducational workshops based on student needs.
• Provide consultations to departments including Residence Life, Advising, Campus Ministry, and Academic Affairs.
• Deliver presentations and educational programming to both small and large campus groups.
• Proactively engage students through outreach initiatives that promote wellness and mental health awareness.
• Complete clinical documentation and case notes and utilize electronic health record systems for documentation, scheduling, and reporting.
• Respond professionally and promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Attend Counseling Center meetings, trainings, and other assigned university meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program, OR current Hawaii licensure in good standing as an LMFT, LCSW, or LCMHC from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical counseling experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in individual counseling, short-term therapy, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Experience treating a diverse range of mental health concerns, including:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Substance abuse
  • Eating disorders
  • Identity-related concerns
  • Domestic violence issues
  • Other complex mental health conditions
• Experience developing and implementing mental health outreach programming and educational initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, clinical documentation, and telehealth technology.
• Ability to facilitate presentations and workshops for diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural, and multiethnic academic environment.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and assessment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

This position has a fixed rate of $36.50/hour.

Schedule

Full-time; Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Applicants must be able to report to work on time as scheduled. This is not a remote role.