Description

*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (CASUAL) Mental Health Counselor

Hiring Unit: Student Affairs/Counseling Services

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: August 22, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous, first review on or about September 2, 2024

Salary: $30.42 /hour

Full time/Part time: Full-time, no more than 40 hours/week

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin June 2024 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

1. Provide direct mental health counseling services to individual students, couples, and groups regarding a wide range of personal and academic concerns. These services include intake, assessment, case management, treatment, and crisis intervention, and may require after hours consultation as needed. Students eligible for services may include those enrolled in secondary schools and participating in summer programs.
2. Collaborate to develop, implement, and evaluate effective educational programs and outreach activities on the prevention and treatment of psychological concerns such as sexual assault, suicide prevention, and alcohol/substance abuse.
3. Provide consultation and professional development for faculty, administration, and staff regarding interpreting and advocating for addressing the psychological and developmental needs of students.
4. Provide services in an ethically responsible way, consistent with professional guidelines and university policies and procedures.
5. Engage in professional development activities on an ongoing basis.
6. Contribute professional expertise and service to the university and the community.
7. Seek extramural funding with internal and external agencies to support and advance the goals of Counseling Services.
8. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director for Counseling Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, counseling psychology, clinical psychology or a related field with an emphasis in mental health or clinical counseling.
• One (1) year of work experience, including practicum/internship and transferable experiences to counseling.
• Experience conducting clinical interviews, making diagnostic assessments based on DSM-V, and formulating treatment plans for individuals with a broad spectrum of psychological problems.
• Experience providing counseling to diverse populations and a commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations.
• Ability to travel to local and national meetings and conferences.
• Computer skills relevant to counseling documentation and presentations.
• Available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a mental health provider in the State of Hawaii within two years of appointment.

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
2. Resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment)

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Sherri Akau, akau714@hawaii.edu

Please refer to the (CASUAL) Mental Health Counselor Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/ .

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/