Access clinician | Athens, GA

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  • Location: Athens, GA

years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U. S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. Posting Type: External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Full/Part time: Full Time Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm Advertised Salary: $62,000 Posting Date: 11/02/2023 Open until filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2023 Location of Vacancy: Athens Area EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, interactionual

orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().

Classification Title: Counseling Professional AD FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00 Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: •Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology with at least an Associate’s License in the State of Georgia (LAPC, LAMFT, LMSW); if pursuing full licensure, must successfully complete the licensure examination by date of hire and must apply for full licensure within 90 days of meeting State clinical and supervisory hour requirements, or •Doctoral degree in counseling, clinical psychology or a closely related field from an APA-approved (or equivalent) Psychology program and an APA-approved (or equivalent) internship, with licensure process initiated prior to start date, and must successfully complete the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) within six months of hire.

All licensure requirements must be met within 12 months of hire.

•Two years or more in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students. •Skill and/or interest in preventive psychological education and outreach programs. •AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required. Can obtain after start date. UHC Preferred •Terminal degree within the field of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. •Full independent licensure within the State of Georgia by the date of first employment. •Two years or more in a setting that provides crisis services.

•3 years or more working within the college mental health setting. •Background and training in providing supervision of counseling and psychotherapy. •Demonstrated history and experience working with individuals from traditionally underserved populations – first generation, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Latinx, rural, veterans, etc. •Training and ability to provide telehealth services. •Ability to communicate and provide services in more than one language Position Summary: The CAPS Access Clinicians serve as the primary point of entrance to clinical service within CAPS.

It is a fast-paced, dynamic clinical position that necessitates flexibility, multi-tasking, and strong crisis management skills. As part of a counseling center in-house team, this staff member will evaluate risk level of incoming students, assist in identifying and tracking students as well as assisting in follow-up consultations, act as a “first responder” to students in crisis and make determinations for referral, level of care and primary modality of treatment. Team skills will be utilized to collaborate with regard to all treatment decisions for students. The Access Clinician will also integrate cultural considerations and issues of diversity and social justice in all consultation, backssment, treatment, referral, and training services provided.

Services are delivered in accordance with UHC/CAPS policies and procedures. Clinicians follow professional and organizational standards for care and documentation. All are valued team members who participate in performance improvement initiatives and actively involved in team activities, i. e. necessary meetings, committees. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: • Advanced skill with concerns typically seen at a university counseling service.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in working with students from diverse, traditionally underserved, and/or marginalized backgrounds (e. g. students of color, LGBTQIA+, international students, first generation students, low SES, rural). • Background and familiarity with accreditation (JC, APA, IACS) requirements and standards. • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting. • Knowledge or interest in mental health outreach programming. • Ability and interest in working in a setting involved in the training and supervision of counseling and psychotherapy to students in training or post-graduate professionals.

• Training in providing supervision of counseling and psychotherapy. • Competence in using an electronic health record. • Ability to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. • Ability to multi-task and work on other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, and sitting for extended periods. Computer work. Minimal pushing/pulling, lifting, bending, squatting and kneeling as needed.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? : No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e. g. public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.

For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities: Client/Patient Direct and Support Services: •Provision of primary (mental health outreach), secondary, and tertiary counseling services to eligible members of the UGA community within the CAPS scope of service. •Performs initial consultation evaluations (routine, urgent, and crisis) based on the referring problem. •Evaluations focus on arriving at a preliminary diagnosis, an integrated treatment plan, or appropriate referral.

•Provide consultation within the legal boundaries of release-of-information. •Consistent with UHC & CAPS Policy & Procedure manuals, develop idiosyncratic treatment plan based on an investigation of empirically supported treatment options, make appropriate referrals, and accurately document treatment provided. Percentage of time: 65 Duties/Responsibilities: Training: •Active involvement in all training programs including supervision of trainees, and educational activities Percentage of time: 10 Duties/Responsibilities: Outreach and Community Engagement: •Provide clinical workshops, liaison services Percentage of time: 10 Duties/Responsibilities: Administrative Tasks and Meetings: •Be an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups.

•Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community. •Participate in Performance Improvement projects. •Attend staff and other assigned meetings/committees. Percentage of time: 15 Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name: Melissa Hull Recruitment Contact Email: more details: jobs-search.

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