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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Mental Health Counselor - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Provide easy access to high-quality mental health services for FAU Lab School students to help them succeed academically and interpersonally.

Provide intake assessment and time-limited counseling and psychotherapy for adolescents.

Provide group therapy.

Provide clients with community level interventions, outreach and consultation.   

Participate in psychological emergency, crisis intervention and trauma response. 

Provide outreach, prevention, and educational programs for students, faculty and staff.

Maintain confidentiality of mental health services offered.

Lead the implementation of mental health screening tools and universal screeners.

Provide related supervision, training, and consultation to staff and faculty on an as-needed basis. 

Create and deliver mental health parent workshops to support their children.

Establish and maintain procedures and policies for various counseling and support efforts.

Follow FAU CAPS procedures and policies, including documentation of health records.

Engage in professional learning and maintain up-to-date knowledge of strategies and supports.

Follow K-12 statutes for providing, documenting, and reporting mental health services.

Participate in high school meetings and CAPS staff meetings.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

The College of Education FAUS - District and School Programs at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling and two (2) years of appropriate experience required.

Valid license to practice in the state of Florida under Florida Statute 490 or 491 required.



Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher in Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited program.

Have demonstrated history working with adolescent populations in an academic or counseling center environment.

Ability to handle complex crises and/or clinical situations.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong program development and evaluation skills required for clinical utilization.

Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice as well as an understanding of and commitment to diverse issues in the delivery and management of clinical services.

Thorough understanding of the issues associated with adolescent practice including HIPAA, FERPA, and confidentiality.

Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.

Two years of experience working with adolescents.

Salary:

$60,000 - $80,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

COE: FAUS - District and School Programs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-06-27

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter



OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.



PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.



REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.