Full-Time Mental Health Counselor, Faculty
Job Description
Mental Health Counselor, Faculty
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Salary: $79,504.00 – $87,146.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2022-00308
Location: Kirkland, WA
Department:
Closing: Continuous
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in Washington State, that provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today’s workplace. LWTech offers ten applied bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 associate degrees and 93 professional certificates, in 43 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. https://www.lwtech.edu/about/our-story/mission/LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College’s commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the https://www.lwtech.edu/about/diversity/edi-council/.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
LWTech’s Student Development Services is searching for a culturally responsive and collaborative licensed mental health professional to provide short-term mental health counseling and crisis intervention to students from a wide variety of ages, educational experiences and goals, racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic status’. This is a represented faculty position that works under general and infrequent supervision and reports to the Director of Student Development.
Support:
This position is the sole full-time mental health provider at the college. Administrative supervision is provided by a supportive but non-clinically trained administrator. Support is provided for administrative and scheduling needs. The counselor serves on a mental health aware and supportive team. LWTech will support the successful applicant in connecting to and ensuring time is allocated to a clinical consultation group for confidential case staffing if the applicant does not already have this in place.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Mental Health Counseling
• Provide culturally responsive short-term individual and group counseling to enrolled LWTech students – generally 50+ students per quarter or approximately 200 appointments per quarter
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with students
• Provide crisis counseling and assessment for students in distress during regular business hours
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality
• Refer students to outside specialists or agencies when appropriate and necessary
• Develop and maintain community resources for student referrals
• Maintain knowledge of and make effective referrals to campus resources, most commonly Disability Support Services, TRIO, Academic Advising, and Financial Aid
• Participates on college’s CARE team (Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation)
Administrative
• Take part in professional development activities in field of expertise and demonstrate current knowledge and skills
• May provide supervision to student interns
• May participate in college, division, and department meetings, committees, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain case notes and counseling files in SimplePractice or similar database tool
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and License:
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and/or practicum.
• Certification/Licensure in Washington State as LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for WA licensure. Associate level not accepted
Technology Proficiency:
• Microsoft Office for email, scheduling and calendar management, creation and editing of documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Zoom, Teams, or other video conferencing software to provide virtual/remote services
• Previous success learning new computer software programs and platforms
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems
• Familiarity with telehealth delivery platforms
Counseling Skills:
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural humility and culturally responsive counseling using a brief approach
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and/or mental health counseling ethics, principles, methods, procedures, and standards
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
• Knowledge of community mental health resources
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically, and exercise independent judgement
Leadership & Communication:
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Strong interpersonal, written, oral, and listening communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks, including quick email responses
• Ability to work independently as sole full-time mental health provider on campus
• Detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
• Work experience in a college or educational setting
• Qualified to provide clinical supervision to masters leveling counseling interns
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Compensation & Work Schedule Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. This positions ranges from $79,504-$87,146 per year; salary is for an academic year (173 days) and as may be adjusted according to the faculty bargained agreement. Additionally, a summer quarter contract will be issued for this position. Salary for the summer quarter is a per diem rate based on annual salary. This is a full-time, Annual Renewable position.
The Student Development Services office hours are typically Monday through Friday between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with two days per week of evening services until 6 p.m. Hybrid schedules to work both on campus and from home are supported. BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment. We also offer 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, faculty employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: https://www.lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/%C2%A0 Required Online Application Materials
• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
Conditions of Employment
• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Physical RequirementsAbility to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.Disability AccommodationLWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Eligibility VerificationIf you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to workEEO StatementLake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College’s Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.Jeanne Clery StatementNotice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at https://www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034. Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
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