Part-Time Mental Health Specialist, IU Student Health Center

Department

IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every students Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

The IU Student Health Center is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.

Job Summary

The Part-Time Mental Health Specialist role involves the delivery of clinical services to Indiana University, Bloomington students who have been the victims of or are survivors of interpersonal violence (including, sexual assault, sexual abuse, relationship violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and/or stalking), through the Student Health Centers Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Survivor Counseling Services. The part-time Mental Health Specialists work is expected to be culturally informed and consistent with the learning objectives of the Office of Student Life.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides clinical treatment of victims and survivors of interpersonal violence.
• Provides support through crisis drop-in coverage, also known as emergency services, for all of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to support all students in crisis or with acute need.
• Attends staff and clinical team meetings.
• Conducts individual intakes assessments to evaluate appropriateness of fit for Survivor Counseling Services.
• Provides direct clinical mental health treatment to individuals and groups.
• Manages individual caseload to incorporate new clients on a weekly or biweekly basis.
• Maintains accurate, timely clinical notes, following CAPS policies and procedures. Documents relevant consultation in the clients chart.
• Adheres to relevant ethical and legal standards of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), relevant professional bodies, and state board.
• Consults with and refers to other professionals when appropriate (e.g., psychiatrists, medical providers, and dietitians).
• Utilizes evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Collaborates with other Indiana University, Bloomington campus partners to support survivors (e.g., Student Care and Resource Center, Sexual Violence Prevention and Victims Advocates Office).
• When appropriate, utilizes additional campus resources to support clients, such as academic support, career services, cultural centers, Student Advocates Office, Accessible Education Services, and Confidential Victim Advocates.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Masters degree in relevant mental health area from an accredited program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of post-degree experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana upon date of hire. OR
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana upon date of hire. OR
• Licensed Couples and Family Therapist in the state of Indiana upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Demonstrates clear knowledge, awareness, and skills related to treating clients who have experienced trauma.
• Possesses flexibility to work in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical decision making, while assessing a mental health crisis.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative with skill at appropriate consultation and support seeking.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This role is a 10-month appointment, from August to May.

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies , with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills that a person can add to their resume and use in any career path.

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Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$37.18 per hour

Work Hours

Shifts will be scheduled between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility based on availability and department needs.

Not to exceed 29 hours per week across all IU positions.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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