Job Description

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services, Azusa Pacific’s University Counseling Center (UCC) exists to empower students to realize their personal and academic potential by promoting psychological, social, and spiritual wellness through Christian counseling and outreach services.

The primary focus of this position is to provide a spectrum of counseling and outreach services to the Azusa Pacific University community. It is a full-time, 10-month (August 16th through June 15th) appointment with full benefits.

Required Education

• Masters degree in clinical or counseling psychology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure to practice in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, or comparable license.
• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Azusa Pacific University.

Required Experience

• Three years of counseling experience, university setting preferred. Previous experience providing brief individual therapy, facilitating therapeutic groups/workshops, providing crisis management, and referral coordination preferred.
• Applicant should be a generalist with experience in at least some of the following: adjustment issues, family of origin concerns, treatment for anxiety and depression, addiction and substance abuse; urgent care support and consultation; providing counseling, prevention and outreach services to diverse populations; psychological assessment; faith integration/spiritual issues; supervision of practicum level trainees.
• California license required.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Provides individual, couples, and group counseling for a culturally diverse student population via teletherapy or in person as clinically indicated.
• Attends and participates in clinical supervision group and staff meetings.
• Provides crisis intervention and management.
• Acts as an emotional wellness consultant for the university community.
• Responsible for outreach and training, including educational workshops on various mental health topics.
• Supports the university by attending various functions that are deemed appropriate for Counseling Center staff by the Director.
• Provides supervision for practicum level trainees and/or interns.
• Performs other duties related to the job as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant ethical and legal parameters of professional practice.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong command of grammar and writing skills. 
• Experience with electronic record keeping programs (ie: Medicat), preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook desirable.
• Able to work independently and with little supervision, be proactive and take initiative.  Actively seeks out opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to the unique needs of students experiencing mental health concerns.
• Demonstrates respect, professionalism and consideration when dealing with students, faculty and staff.
• Is in agreement with the Christian purpose of APU, demonstrates a mature Christian faith, and is in agreement with the APU Positional Statements.

Mental Demands

• Ability to utilize effective organizational skills and flexibility.
• Ability to work in a busy student environment and to positively impact the lives of students. 
• Ability to think abstractly, solve problems and effectively balance managing people and tasks. 
• Ability to understand and relate well to students and others of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain and manage confidential information and situations.
• Ability to manage challenging situations including student and campus crises.

Physical Demands 

• Position may require sitting for extended periods of time. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force.

Visual Demands

• Computer monitor and reading.

Environment

• Pleasant office, comfortable temperatures. 

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Able to navigate an electronic medical record keeping system, (ie: Medicat).