Mental Health Clinician

Position Summary:
The mental health clinician provides direct mental health services to students through individual, couples, and group counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention. This position supports student well-being and academic success by providing short-term counseling, consultation, and referrals. A mental health clinician supports outreach and prevention efforts, collaborates with campus partners, and participates in after-hours crisis response as part of a comprehensive campus mental health program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interviews, mental health assessments, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide individual, couples, and group counseling, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and provide short-term, goal-focused counseling services as part of the Department of Health and Wellness to support student well-being and success.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and counseling records in accordance with ethical, legal, and institutional standards.
• Administer and interpret psychological screenings and assessments as appropriate.
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources as needed.
• Participate in after-hours crisis intervention through an on-call rotation.
• Consult with students, faculty, and staff regarding student mental health concerns.
• Support outreach, prevention, and wellness programming for students and campus departments.
• Support collaboration efforts with campus partners and community agencies to enhance student well-being.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Performs other job-related duties and projects assigned in support of the University's mission, core values, and goals.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related mental health field
• Ability to obtain New Mexico licensure (LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, or LCSW) within 90 days of hire
• Maintain active licensure for continued employment
• Commitment to student success and the mission of the University

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two or more years of post-graduate clinical experience, preferably in a college or university counseling center
• Experience providing crisis intervention and participating in on-call rotations
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation students, veterans, and historically underrepresented groups
• Experience conducting outreach, psychoeducation, and wellness programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and maintain appropriate documentation
• Knowledge of college student development and mental health trends in higher education
• Ability to assess mental health needs and develop effective treatment plans
• Commitment to ethical and legal standards, including FERPA and HIPAA compliance
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus partners and multidisciplinary teams

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office and campus environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and participation in meetings
• May require occasional evening or weekend hours for programs and campus initiatives
• Participation in on-call crisis response rotation
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 15-20 pounds

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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