Counselor

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:
Counseling Services

Department's Website:

ualr.edu/counseling

Summary of Job Duties:
The Counseling Services (CS) Counselor position is responsible for the delivery and documentation of personal mental health counseling for individuals and groups of current UA Little Rock students. The focus is on brief, short-term interactions and interventions to help individuals determine the most appropriate life course and best strategy to achieve personal and educational goals. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in the clinical mental health field;

• Eligible for Arkansas licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor;

• Minimum 2 years of counseling experience in a clinical setting.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• A generalist orientation and emphasis on dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress issues is strongly preferred;

• Experience working in a college/university counseling center.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health and psychological counseling to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students;

• Facilitate short-term individual and group counseling sessions to assist students to address educational and personal issues and improve coping skills;

• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theories, interventions, and techniques;

• Compose accurate and timely electronic medical record (EMR) case notes documenting counseling sessions and/or client interactions;

• Handle confidential information professionally and with discretion;

• Evaluate crisis situations and take appropriate action to ensure client safety and well-being;

• Demonstrate provision of counseling services with diverse populations;

• Develop and conduct workshops, presentations, and trainings to campus groups on issues and topics influencing and impacting educational and personal development and success;

• Provide therapeutic interactions in an ethical manner;

• Assist with planning and facilitation of CS-sponsored campus-wide programming and interventions;

• Participate in the development and execution of UA Little Rock and CS strategic plans;

• Gather information on available campus and community service resources along with data on student mental health needs;

• Provide support and feedback to clinical interns associated with CS;

• Proficient in Therapy Notes EMR;

• Participate in on- and off-campus events and functions that support the university, division, and departmental missions;

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skill in using Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as a therapeutic technique;

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment;

• Ability to generate reports incorporating elementary statistics;

• Ability to work collaboratively or independently with common goals as a part of a team;

• Ability to make sound judgments, problem-solve, and appropriately assist students with their concerns;

• Ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and/or electronic means;

• Ability to use current technology to facilitate marketing and provision of counseling services;

• Active pursuit of knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of mental health services provided to UA Little Rock students;

• Ability to work effectively in a college counseling center setting; 

• Knowledge of student development theory.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$48,375

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Aresh Assadi
Director of Counseling Services
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes