Psychologist/Mental Health Counselor

Central Washington University is recruiting a Psychologist/Mental Health Counselor to join our Student Counseling Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they provide vital mental health services for students, work with systemically marginalized students to reduce barriers to care, and collaborate with other Student Counseling Services staff to provide mental health services grounded in cultural humility and social justice for students from a variety of intersecting identities. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $80,588 - $100,736 annually (appointment may be 10-month cyclic OR 12-months at 0.8 FTE) plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

This position works in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, University policies and procedures, and according to and within the scope of their licensure. Privileging for the access of confidential private health information is consistent with the policies and procedures of the clinic, the university, and HIPAA and FERPA regulations, and other state regulations, and according to the licensing authority. This is a clinically privileged position that requires access to confidential Private Health Information (PHI). The individual in this position will be reviewed at time of hire and annually thereafter to ensure that education, licensure, training, and experience required by accrediting bodies, Central Washington University: Student Success division, university and clinic policies and procedures are met. This individual may have access to all levels of patient records, internal and external reports, and documentation from other providers and services. Additionally, they may have access to health information necessary to coordinate treatment services with community specialist or other providers. This individual will limit access to information that is applicable to the services required and will protect the confidentiality of patient health information as consistent with the requirements of; FERPA, HIPAA, CFR-42 and other state and federal laws regarding confidentiality and disclosure of information. The level of access to confidential private health information may be limited due to disciplinary issues and if failing to comply with the policies and procedures regarding privileging and confidentiality may result in disciplinary action leading up to and including termination. In addition, individuals found to be violating confidentiality may face federal prosecution.

- Provide individual, couples, and group counseling, assessment and crisis intervention services to students, both independently and in consultation with counselors, medical providers and Director of Counseling.
- Provide consultation services to student groups, faculty, and staff of the university as requested.
- Participate as a team member and provide leadership, motivation, and facilitation of services within Student Counseling Services and the greater University community.
- Work cooperatively with supervisor, colleagues, students and internal/external constituencies.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team delivery of service.
- Maintain client records and statistical data as required by the Student Counseling Services and applicable laws and regulations.
- Attend and participate in case consultation, counseling staff meetings, diversity seminars, multi-disciplinary team meetings, group consultation and clinic-wide meetings.
- Plan and organize work to make efficient use of time and university resources and to remain flexible in an ever-changing environment.
- Understand, support and demonstrate a commitment to institutional policies, procedures, and goals.
- Conduct continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
- Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call support to university administration on a rotating basis.
- Provide training and clinical supervision to interns, peer educators, and others as requested and qualified to do.
- Participate in approved research and program evaluation activities.

- Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in mental health discipline or Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology conferred by start date.
• Successful completion of a supervised internship.
• Eligible for licensure as LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist in State of Washington with the ability to secure licensure within 48 months (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) or 24 (Psychologist) of hire.
• Commitment to social justice and ability to work effectively with traditionally underserved populations.
• Ability to provide brief and focused counseling.
• Experience providing risk assessment and crisis response.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative, team-based approach to clinical services in a fast-paced work setting.
• Ability to provide some afterhours work on an as-needed-basis and counselor-on-call rotation.
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to provide counseling services in Spanish or another language other than English.
• Hold current license to practice in state of residence.
• Two years of counseling experience as a licensed professional.
• Experience supervising graduate students and interns.
• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: This position has a minimum annual salary of $80,588 and maximum annual salary of $120,833. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $80,588 - $100,736. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / Appointment may be 10-month cyclic OR 12-months at 0.8 FTE

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a mixed-use building, housing both academic departments and student services. The Student Counseling Services suite is on the second floor; there is both elevator and stair access to the second floor. The majority of the work will occur within this setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Ability to travel to other buildings on campus is necessary. There may be some evening or weekend on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis. Occasional travel may be required. Telehealth is an element of service provision, but face-to-face therapy is the main service modality.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.