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Mental Health & Wellness Therapist - Part-Time
US-CO-Englewood
Job ID: 2025-3036 Type: Part-Time 19 hours or less # of Openings: 1 Category: Student Affairs Staff Rocky Vista University
Overview
Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO has an opening for a
Mental Health and Wellness Therapist (Part-Time/10 hours per week)
To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.
SALARY:
$17,000-$20,850+ per year, the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.
BENEFITS:
RVU offers benefits that include paid sick and 401(K).
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Responsibilities
Facilitate brief, personal counseling/therapy to help students identify, understand, and make changes to personal issues affecting their quality of life, education, and/or work performance.
Provides case management for students referred to outside providers through support, tracking, and follow-up in promoting student resiliency.
Maintain confidential records and complete all case notes in a timely manner in accordance with Federal and State regulations as well as ethical standards.
Coordinate care with student health services and off-campus mental health services, including helping students navigate community resources and connect with financially accessible services.
Work successfully and sensitively with a diverse stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, and staff.
Provide risk assessment and crisis intervention.
Develop and implement mental health and substance use prevention and awareness outreach programs and initiatives.
Along with other student affairs staff, promote wellness through various campaigns, promotions, and events.
Consult with faculty and staff on student concerns.
Build rapport and inspire confidence to attract students who may be in need of counseling/therapy services.
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services.
Qualifications
Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects as required.
Participate in continuing education relative to the needs of the student population and network effectively with regional and national organizations.
Participate on University committees and regularly scheduled meetings as requested.
