Job Description
Job Description:
The Mental Health Services Specialist provides direct mental health care to students, including engaging in suicide risk and substance abuse assessments. Coordinates training and educational outreach related to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention for faculty, staff, and students. Organizes health, wellness, and preventive initiatives on campus. Develops relationships with community mental health providers and refers students for off-campus treatment as necessary. Serves on EscaRosa Suicide Prevention Coalition. Serves on the College Behavioral Intervention Team (Pirates CARE Team). Serves as a facilitator for Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers. Reports to the Executive Director, Institutional Equity and Student Conduct. This is a grant-funded position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and documented evidence of at least 150 hours of direct client contact. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. NOTE: The awarding of the master’s degree is a non-negotiable condition of employment. Successful results of the criminal background check required.
Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Experience working with higher education student population.
Salary : $38,500.00
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. If you have any questions or difficulty uploading the supplemental materials, contact Tanesha McCreary at tmccreary@pensacolastate.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin April 15, 2021. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by April 14, 2021.
The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.
- jobRequisitionId: JR1140
- startDate: 2021-03-31-07:00
- company: Institutional Equity and Student Conduct (Lynsey Listau)
- External Apply URL: https://pensacolastate.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PSC_Employment_Opportunities/job/Pensacola-Campus/Mental-Health-Services-Specialist_JR1140/apply
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Pensacola State College is a public, comprehensive community college that was founded as Pensacola Junior College in 1948. As the oldest and largest college in the Panhandle, PSC serves traditional and non-traditional students in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama.
During its first year, 136 students enrolled at the college. Current enrollment is about 26,000 students.
With six convenient locations, PSC has campuses in Milton, Pensacola and Warrington as well as centers in Century and South Santa Rosa County. The Downtown Center is headquarters for corporate training programs.
Pensacola State College is widely recognized as a premier, student-friendly college that competes with the best – offering more than 100 programs, state-of-the-art resources, and a stellar faculty. Nationally ranked in the Top One Percent in affordable tuition, Pensacola State College is a smart move toward a bachelor’s degree or a high-tech career. Offerings include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Administration and Supervision, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and career oriented certificate programs.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at Pensacola State College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com