Mental Health Professional I

About the role

Responsible for mental health counseling services to students. Screens for suicidal ideation and assists in crisis situations. Works closely with team to ensure quality care provision. Aids students with scheduling, completing necessary documentation for services, and triage.

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and possibly during holidays.
• This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What We Offer

We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

What a Day Looks Like

• Conducts student intakes, triages students in crisis, and schedules ongoing counseling and case management appointments.
• Facilitates therapeutic groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Utilizes specific technology, frameworks, and platforms to manage caseload.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for linkage to community resources and differing college resources from students, staff, and the public.
• Provides input to supervisor regarding departmental, or area, objectives, goals, or priorities.
• Aids with department data analytics and documentation, including student charts.
• Participates in classroom and public speaking events.
• Prepares correspondences, reports, and other administrative duties to support projects and the department.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with community and campus service providers and works collaboratively to ensure successful outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• Some experience in individual and group counseling

Knowledge of

• Local community resources throughout Palm Beach County
• Suicide assessment, differing therapeutic modalities and therapeutic issues

Skills

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems, driving solutions through to completion
• Working with diverse populations who may be experiencing mental health challenges, housing and food insecurities, and additional psycho-social stressors

Ability To

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Provide services on multiple campus locations as well as experience providing virtual therapeutic appointments

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, Or Special Requirements

• Registered Intern seeking licensure within the State of Florida
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Requires travel between campus locations
• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, But Not a Must

• Experience in a higher education setting
• Knowledge Of: Jotform software

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, Or Special Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Work Environment And Physical Demand

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Culture

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC
• Tuition reimbursement
• Degree recognition award
• Educational leave
• More

Health and Wellness

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Parenthood leave
• Spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off

Panther Perks

• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more

Professional Development

• Leadership programs
• Professional learning workshops
• More

Retirement Investments

• State retirement plan options
• Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans