Senior Wellness Counselor, Roo Wellness, UMKC Student Affairs, 92810

The Roo Wellness- Counseling Services within the Division of Student Affairs

The University of Missouri-Kansas City, one of four of the University of Missouri campuses within the UM System, is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs and serving 16,500+ students. The UMKC is well positioned to address the demands of the times in a dynamic city that deserves and requires the benefits that accrue from a strong public university.

UMKC has a broad and inclusive educational mission with specific emphasis in three areas: visual and performing arts, health and life sciences, and urban affairs. UMKC's unique profile includes the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and Schools of Education, Nursing & Health Studies, Henry W. Bloch School of Management, Medicine, Law, Computing and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and the Conservatory of Music and Dance. The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multiculturalism and strives to create a welcoming environment where faculty and staff feel valued for their contribution. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for students and the University.

This position will specialize in the Alcohol and Drug Prevention Counseling Services at the Roo Wellness center apart of the Division of Student Affairs. This position provides a full range of generalist clinical services including individual, couple and group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, supervision, and training.

Essential Job Functions:

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead in the development of a campus strategic plan to address risks and concerns around substance use, mental health, sexual assault, and other behavioral issues.
• Annually review strategic plan intervention process and outcomes and campus policies related to alcohol and drugs within leadership supervision under the Director of Counseling.
• Work with campus administration to create report for a Biennial Review of the campus alcohol and drug program to meet federal requirements of the Drug-Free Schools Act.
• Carry out direct and indirect prevention strategies to reduce the risks and harms of alcohol and drug issues.

Campus Involvement:

• Coordinate and implement BASICS consultations (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) for alcohol, marijuana, and other drug referrals received from campus.
• Facilitate special events, tabling, presenting to campus groups, social media campaigns, environmental strategies, etc.- according to the strategic plan and needs identified in the behavioral research.
• Advisor to RooCovery student organization for students in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and dependence.

Counseling Services:

• Provides individual therapy, group counseling, crisis intervention, and clinical supervision, outreach, and consultation services to the university community.
• Provides 22 client facing hours.
• Provides clinical services to diverse client populations and whose clinical work, supervision, and community intervention is infused with ethical and multicultural competency and who demonstrates clear interest and commitment to all dimensions of diversity.

State Focus Involvement:

• Serve as UMKC representative to a statewide Coalition, Missouri Partners in Prevention.
  • Attend monthly Coalition meetings.
  • Support a campus Coalition for prevention efforts on campus.
• Implement an annual behavioral health survey, Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors, in conjunction with Partners in Prevention.
  • Facilitate Partners in Prevention grant budget operations and generate quarterly reports.
  • Complete annual surveys for Partners in Prevention including Campus and Community Policies and Laws survey, UMKC campus Coalition survey, and PIP membership survey.

Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills demonstrated in speaking, listening, and writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in developing outreach education programming.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with colleagues, campus departments, and student organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Full-time, 40 hours a week
• The position requires daytime, as well as some evening and weekend hours.

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.

• Two years of experience in substance abuse, prevention, and treatment.

$51,875 - $62,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application materials.

Application review will begin on December 2, 2024. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

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