Friday, May 30, 2014

Job Opening: Mental Health Counselor

Learn more here.

Institution:University of North Florida
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Category:
  • Admin - Counseling
Posted:05/30/2014
Type:Full Time
Job Summary/Responsibilities: Intake assessment; treatment planning; individual and group counseling; crisis intervention, including after-hours on-call emergency coverage on a rotating basis; mental health outreach programs; consultation to faculty and staff; training and supervision of graduate counseling externs; clinical research.

UNF strategically supports an aim to operate as a preeminent, vibrantly inclusive employer in higher education. The successful candidate should demonstrate a capacity to work among diverse constituencies in the immediate university community and beyond.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Career Development Specialist


Florida State UniversityCareer Advising and Counseling Unit

Job Title:  Career Development Specialist

Qualifications:

•     A Master’s degree in counseling or related area.
Preferred: National Certified Counselor
•     Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in counseling, program development, and programmanagement.
•     Knowledge of career development theory and practical experience with career advising, individualcareer counseling, and group career counseling with a college population.
•     Ability to work a flexible schedule to include occasional travel.
•     Must have valid driver license.

Responsibilities:

•     Trains, develops, and provides case supervision for career advisors and counselors-in-training andmonitors service delivery in accordance with professional ethics and requirements for accreditation.
•     Provides direct career advising and career counseling services to clients on a drop-in, individualappointment, and group counseling basis.
•     Designs and delivers career development workshops to university and community     groups.
•     Instructs or co-instructs undergraduate career development courses on an as-needed basis.
•     Maintains appropriate records and makes referrals to appropriate university and community resources.
•     Acts as liaison to university academic colleges, departments, or programs, as well as officesthroughout the Division of Student Affairs.
•     Authors, edits, and designs print and web-based career resources.
•     Participates in creating policy and evaluating processes at the program level adhering to the researchmission of The Career Center.
•     Conducts and mentors career advisors in presenting at state, regional, and national professionalconferences.

How to Apply:

If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at:
jobs.fsu.edu

Applicants  are required to complete the online application  with all applicable information. Applications mustinclude work history and all education details (if applicable) even if attaching a resume. CLOSING DATE: June5, 2014


Job ID: 37274
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Full/PartTime: Full-Time
*This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position                                                    EqualOpportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Quick Guides on Clinical Supervision of Substance Abuse Counselors

Quick Guides on Clinical Supervision of Substance Abuse Counselors
SAMHSA recently released two quick guides based on Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 52, Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor.
Quick Guide for Clinical Supervisors Based on TIP 52
Tips for Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
This quick guide covers functions of a clinical supervisor, developmental levels of counselors and clinical supervisors, cultural competence, ethical and legal issues, and monitoring clinical performance of counselors. The guide also covers practical issues, such as how to balance clinical and administrative duties. (SMA13-4770)
Quick Guide for Administrators Based on TIP 52
Helping Administrators Develop Best-Practices Programs
This quick guide provides guidance to program administrators on how to develop a model for clinical supervision and how to implement a clinical supervision program. It also presents key issues, including cultural competence, for administrators to consider. (SMA13-4771)