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Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

NY Staffing, Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05401

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Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention services to students. Provide crisis intervention and crisis counseling for students when needed. Provide consultation to faculty, staff, students, parents, and other professionals. Provide referral support and case management for students. Provide preventive health education and health promotion initiatives to UVM students and the greater UVM community, supporting students from all backgrounds. Provide counseling through the BASICS program. Coordinate and provide support for Catamount Recovery Resources. Work as part of a dedicated team in the implementation of a strategic prevention framework to support a public health approach to substance misuse prevention. Responsible for supporting the mission and philosophy of the CHWB, Division of Student Affairs and the University of Vermont. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience): Master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work or other related discipline, state licensed or eligible and three years related experience to include supervision of staff required. Experience with mental health issues and substance use/misuse/prevention for college age students. Experience with electronic health record systems. Desirable Qualifications LADC preferred. Anticipated Pay Range $57,000-$71,000 for 11-month term. All CHWB employees are considered Healthcare workers as defined in Vermont State Law. Vaccination against infectious diseases helps to protect against contracting infectious diseases and helps to provide "herd immunity". Vaccination of staff also provides additional protection for students who seek care with us, some of whom are immunocompromised or unable to receive vaccines for medical reasons. The following vaccinations are required for all CHWB employees: Rubeola (measles)- two rubeola vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive rubeola titer Mumps- two mumps vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive mumps titer Rubella- one rubella vaccine, one MMR vaccine, OR a positive rubella titer Varicella (chicken pox)- two varicella vaccines OR a positive varicella titer Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis) a one-time only dose for adults Hepatitis B- a series of two OR three vaccines (depending on manufacturer), followed by a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody. An employee may decline Hepatitis B vaccination and testing. Tuberculosis (TB) screening: A negative "two step" PPD or a negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold) Note: if you have had positive tuberculosis testing in the past it is very important that you send any records related to testing and/or treatment, and the results of your most recent chest x-ray. Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, Background Check required for this position, A probationary period may be required. Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States.