OPS Mental Health Care Professional (TEMP)

Unleash YOUR Potential with Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems.

No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country.

You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations.

That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck.

We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation;

and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity :

This position is in Counseling and Psychologist Services and supports UCF student's mental health by providing primarily clinical services, which includes initial assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation to parents, faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities :

Provide (in-person or tele-mental health) short-term culturally sensitive initial assessments, triage, individual and group therapy and consultation and referral services to diverse currently enrolled UCF students and in extenuating circumstances, non-enrolled and / or non-students along with other University community members.

Provide crisis intervention, management and follow up services and may initiate and authorize involuntary examination (Baker Act) procedures in accordance with statute 394.

463, Florida Mental Health Act. If unlicensed, clinician will receive supervision by licensed therapist.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family or Rehabilitation Counseling at an accredited college or university by an accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education and be licensable.

Preferred Qualifications :

Able to relate to college students and be a strong clinical generalist.

Additional Application Materials Required :

Please provide resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

• Please have a copy of unofficial transcripts ready.
• References should be ready to provide electronic form completion upon request and should have been in a supervisory capacity to the applicant.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment.

If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society.

It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university.

UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region.

In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.

D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Counseling Center - OPS

Hours of Work

Full time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm (Summer)

Fall and Spring : Monday - Thursday; 8 : 00am-6 : 00pm, Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

$25.00

Job Posting End Date

Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment.

If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

As an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http : / / www.oie.ucf.edu / documents / PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.