Intake Specialist/Triage Counselor

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193155EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Intake Specialist/Triage Counselor
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm; some evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Counseling Services
About the Department
The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
The Counseling Center assists NC State students experiencing personal, academic or vocational problems. The goal of the Counseling Center is to provide students with professional counseling services and outreach to help them cope with issues that may impede successful academic performance. The Counseling Center also offers crisis intervention and psychological/ psychiatric assessment as well as consultation with others who have concerns about the mental/ emotional state of NC State students. Our services are primarily short term in nature and we make referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies as appropriate. Members of the counseling center commit to:
  • A nurturing, supportive Community
  • A commitment to cultural humility
  • Holding ourselves and each other accountable
  • Embracing compassion in all situations
  • Using evidenced-based quality of care
Essential Job Duties
The Intake Specialist/Triage Counselor is an integral part of clinical service access to the counseling center. The center is responsible for all mental health services for students at NC State. The first point of access to services would occur through this clinician. This position would interact with and assess needs of students as well as determine if immediate risk is evident. A major focus of the job duties would be to partner with existing staff members to connect students to needed services either immediately or by appointment. Specific functions would include providing professional assessment, crisis, counseling and outreach services to NC State students as well as consultation to University administrators, staff and others who have concerns about the mental/emotional status of NC State students. 
This position acts as a screener for risk and must be knowledgeable in determining appropriate modalities of care such as individual, group, couples counseling and assessment. Strong flexibility and adaptability is needed to manage the demands of when to refer and when to assess as the primary clinician. Team skills will be utilized to collaborate all treatment decisions for students.
After hours crisis response, assessment, on-call and coordination is necessary as well as providing prevention and intervention outreach and consultation.
The team approach is used during shared Risk Assessment. As part of a counseling center in-house team, this staff member will evaluate risk level of incoming students, assist in identifying and tracking of at risk 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.
Other Responsibilities
  • Additional duties include providing training to all staff in triage, specific training provided to interns and trainees, providing case consultation and supervision, facilitating focus groups, collecting assessment data and program evaluation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work; Independent license eligible in NC.
  • Experience providing crisis intervention, triage, and care coordination to young adults.
  • Experience working with various student populations.
  • Demonstrated strength in clinical assessment (triage) skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a flexible yet highly organized working style.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Established commitment to multicultural competencies.
  • Candidate must possess strong clinical skills and experience in handling crisis situations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to utilize electronic records/scheduling program efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a college/university counseling center.
  • Experience working with serious mental illness.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a large mental health services agency.
  • Previous work with electronic records and scheduling, preferably Titanium.
  • Experience in risk assessment.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • Must meet all state law requirements for licensure in mental health discipline
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 01/18/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a copy of your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. 

Position Details


Position Number 00107378
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Department ID 244020 - Counseling Services
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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