A. T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking an exempt, full-time Behavioral Health & Wellness Counselor on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness. The Behavioral Health & Wellness Counselor will provide individual therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and prevention services in a health sciences university setting. The counselor makes meaningful contributions to student wellness by providing clinically sound, equitable, and compassionate mental health support.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct initial intakes, develop treatment recommendations, and provide individual therapy (in person and telehealth).
- As a team member for the Still-Well Student Wellness Program, develop and deliver outreach programming and workshops to promote student mental health and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record consistent with state laws, ethical standards, and department procedures.
- Follow HIPAA and FERPA guidelines. Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and legal standards of state license(s).
- Direct students to substance abuse treatment, emergency services, or local professionals as needed.
- Coordinate referrals for students needing external services. Help off-campus/out-of-state students find providers at clinical training sites.
- Provide consultation to campus partners and community providers to coordinate student care as a member of the ATSU CARE teams.
- Attend staff meetings, consultation meetings, CE presentations, and required supervision.
- Engage in continuing education and professional development to maintain license and stay current in college mental health best practices.
- Serve as a master trainer for Mental Health First Aid and/or Question, Persuade, Refer and train student and staff at ATSU.
- Develop and deliver presentations for federal DAMPP (Drug/Alcohol prevention) and Title IX requirements for prevention interpersonal violence/harassment prevention.
- Promote services through seminars, publications, and event attendance to increase visibility.
- Partner with team members and other departments to plan and implement wellness goals.
