Mental Health Therapist
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Position
Summary:
The College of Education - A.
D.
Henderson School at Florida Atlantic University seeks applicants who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education.
Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.
In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.
Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Mental health Therapist - Boca Raton, FL.
The High School Mental Health Therapist is dedicated to working with FAU Lab School's high school students at FAU Lab Schools.
Responsible to the High School Assistant Principal and works collaboratively with FAU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff.
Responsible for interpreting, overseeing, and managing client care and treatment programs, and for formulating and recommending policies and procedures to effectively administer such programs.
Summary of responsibilities include:
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 duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and PerksIf 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-serviceFlexible work arrangement plans - https:
//www.
fau.
edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.
phpSick 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/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.
pdfEmployee 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 />Minimum
Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution and a valid license in psychology from the Department of Health required.
Preferred
Qualifications:
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.
College or Department:
College of EducationLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30 a.
m.
- 4:
00 p.
m.
Application Deadline:
2023-07-24Special Instructions to Applicant:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.
711Final 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.
Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.
A resume and a cover letter are required for this position.
Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application.
Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.
Recommended Skills Clinical Works Communication Community Management Community Mental Health Services Confidentiality Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.
fau.
edu/jobs.
Note:
Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.
If you apply incorrectly, you will be automatically disqualified.
Position
Summary:
The College of Education - A.
D.
Henderson School at Florida Atlantic University seeks applicants who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education.
Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.
In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.
Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Mental health Therapist - Boca Raton, FL.
The High School Mental Health Therapist is dedicated to working with FAU Lab School's high school students at FAU Lab Schools.
Responsible to the High School Assistant Principal and works collaboratively with FAU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff.
Responsible for interpreting, overseeing, and managing client care and treatment programs, and for formulating and recommending policies and procedures to effectively administer such programs.
Summary of responsibilities include:
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 duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and PerksIf 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-serviceFlexible work arrangement plans - https:
//www.
fau.
edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.
phpSick 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/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.
pdfEmployee 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 />Minimum
Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution and a valid license in psychology from the Department of Health required.
Preferred
Qualifications:
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.
College or Department:
College of EducationLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30 a.
m.
- 4:
00 p.
m.
Application Deadline:
2023-07-24Special Instructions to Applicant:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.
711Final 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.
Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.
A resume and a cover letter are required for this position.
Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application.
Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.
Recommended Skills Clinical Works Communication Community Management Community Mental Health Services Confidentiality Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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