Mental Health Counselor (Temporary)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to students, including crisis intervention and referrals to off-campus providers.
• Manage caseload effectively, including triage, frequency of sessions, and level of care decisions.
• Participate in campus crisis response as needed.
• Conduct outreach and early intervention efforts to address student mental health needs.
• Provide consultation to university departments (e.g., Residence Life, Advising, Campus Ministry, Academic Affairs, etc.).
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational workshops and presentations.

Supervision and Training

• Provide clinical supervision to MSCP (Master of Science in Counseling Psychology) interns in accordance with university and licensing board standards.
• Support intern development through case consultation, documentation review, and professional mentorship.

Administrative and Indirect Services

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation (within 24 hours).
• Manage confidential records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Respond to communications (phone, email, referrals) in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend Counseling Center meetings, trainings, and assigned university meetings.
• Track and report service utilization and clinical data.

Education and Experience

• License-eligible in the State of Hawai‘i as a Psychologist (Ph.D./Psy.D.) or licensed as an LMFT, LCSW, or LCMHC from an accredited program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Strong skills in individual therapy, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment models.
• Experience working with a wide range of clinical issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, identity concerns, domestic violence).
• Experience or demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to trainees.
• Experience developing and delivering outreach programming.
• Ability to present to both small and large groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and telehealth platforms.

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed in Hawai‘i.
• 1-2 years of post-licensure experience.
• Experience in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience working with student athletes, LGBTQ+ populations, and multicultural communities.
• Prior experience supervising practicum students or interns.

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.
• Must have finger dexterity.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may change based on departmental and university needs. Some evening or weekend work may be required.