Community Counselor (BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX)

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*** Please do not Apply ***

Under the direction of the Counseling Services (CS) Director of Multicultural Services, this position serves as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and has recognized expertise in specific areas; coordinates and develops partnerships with 2 student service units to provide regular consultation and effective case management of student situations. This work requires analysis of unique and complex issues. This Community Counselor position works with Services for International Students and Scholars and the Middle Eastern North African and South Asian Student Resources and provides the following services to these units; Conduct assessments, respond to student needs, and make referrals to campus resources. Conduct outreach to students, faculty and staff about distressed and distressing students and other mental health issues. Provide consultation to students, faculty, and staff. Provide intake evaluation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, and individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, with referrals to others as needed. Contributes expertise to campuswide programs on education, multicultural concerns, and prevention, formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Functions with a high degree of autonomy and provides supervision and training to Counseling Services trainees in an APA accredited internship and APPIC-member postdoctoral program. This position works closely with the CS Director of Multicultural Services, staff of partner units, and other Community Advising Network (CAN) Community Counselors. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team. Complies with professional requirements of SHCS and UC Davis policies and procedures as well as all State and Federal professional legal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural or socio-cultural
• backgrounds.
• Experience treating diverse clients using short-term models of individual and group
• psychotherapy/counseling.
• Experience assessing and intervening when individuals present in crisis.
• Experience providing culturally competent services to International and Middle
• Eastern, North African, and South Asian clients
• Experience providing consultation.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of socialization, displacement, transition, oppression,
• internalized oppression and accommodation, and activism as it relates to the emotional well-being of an individual, while attending to the intersections of identity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university counseling service with strong student service orientation.
• Ability to provide supervision to predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal and university standards and regulations.
• Ability to conduct program evaluation, analyze results and share findings.

Department Description

Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) provides primary care, mental health, acute care, laboratory, pharmacy, optometry, health education and counseling services to registered UC Davis students. SHCS serves approximately 300 patients per day during the school year. The mission is to provide campus health and wellness resources that enable students to successfully achieve their academic goals and life-long wellness. SHCS has approximately 200 staff including managers, senior professionals, professional and support staff, student employees, interns and post doc residents. SHCS is accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), IACS (International Association for Counseling Services), and APA (American Psychological Association). For more information on the department, see https://shcs.ucdavis.edu. SHCS mental health staff are an educationally diverse group of licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, masters-level therapists, and predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, dedicated to assisting students and enriching the university community by providing individual counseling, group services, educational programs, psychological consultation, workshops, and other types of outreach services. Counseling services are offered at no cost to registered students. Community Counselors are members of the CS’ CAN Program staff, who assist students, including those from under-served populations, in coping with multiple and intersecting areas of wellness. This includes a holistic approach to areas of concern related to personal, social, academic and career choices, family issues, and other stress factors, i.e., financial and work-school balance. Each Community Counselor works closely with the CS Director of Multicultural Services and the other Community Counselors.

Partner units within the Community Advising Network include:

• AB540 & Undocumented Student Resource Center
• Asian American Studies
• Center for African Diaspora Student Success
• Center for Chicanx and Latinx Student Success
• Cross Cultural Center
• Educational Opportunity Program
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center
• Middle Eastern North African & South Asian Student Resources
• Native American Academic Student Success Center
• Services for International Students and Scholars
• Student Recruitment and Retention Center
• Transfer Reentry Center
• Veterans Success Center
• Women’s Resources and Research Center
• The partner unit directors or designee will participate with the CS Director of Multicultural Services in the recruitment and performance evaluation process for the Community Counselor assigned to their unit.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $80,300 - $147,500 annually
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade:  23
• Payroll Title: BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Manager will help determine schedule
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: Yes, UCHX
• Benefits Eligible: Yes, full benefits
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site:  On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our  Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Vacation begins at 18 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave accrues at 12 days per year
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work Life and Wellness program and resources 
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles 
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Work Environment

• Work evenings and some weekends.
• Position subject to credentialing process at Student Health and Counseling Services.
• Position is subject to pre-placement screening provided by Occupational Health Services. Pre-placement screening will consist of infection control testing that
• Position requires signing a statement acknowledging requirement to report child abuse (CANRA) and requirement to report suspected abuse of dependent adults and elders. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. 

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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