Position Information Position Title Mental Health Clinician Working Title Location Olympia EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505. Union Represented Yes Overtime Eligible Yes Monthly FTE 1.0 Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) $5,130.00 Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) $5,851.00 Cyclic Position Yes Cyclic Details This is a cyclic position scheduled to work full-time September through June and half-time July and August each year. Project Position No End Date n/a Special Note This is an overtime eligible position in Student Wellness Services on the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College. This is a cyclic position scheduled to work full-time September through June and half-time July and August each year. This position is exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules. Position Purpose Provide mental health triage, consultation, counseling, assessment, referral, and brief, solution-focused therapy for a diverse population of students. Provide support and direction for a variety of Student Wellness Services initiatives related to holistic development and well-being, including self-care and self-management of conditions commonly affecting college students, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Facilitate groups and workshops directed to help students elevate and maintain a practice of well-being, including use of techniques, such as mindfulness and Eco Therapy, how to avoid negative consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use, or other dysfunctional/destructive coping mechanisms. The incumbent participates in the selection, training, and supervision of student counseling interns. Nature and Scope This position is a member of an interdisciplinary team of medical and counseling professionals and reports directly to the Director for Student Wellness, Recreation, & Athleticsand consults with the Consultant Psychologist regularly at team meetings. The incumbent also works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff, as well as the off-campus community to support a diverse student population in the context of pursuing higher education and degree attainment. Essential Functions Facilitate successful learning and development of students through the provision of mental health support in the form of psychoeducational groups and workshops, evaluation, assessment, and referral for a range of mental health conditions and, where appropriate, individual and group counseling. Develop and deliver campus-wide education and prevention programs with the specific aim of reducing negative consequences associated with depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug use, particularly among first year students, students in the residence halls, and student athletes. Participate in developing and promoting a variety of Student Wellness Services initiatives designed to positively impact the health, retention, and success of students. Employ a range of strategies to facilitate access to Student Wellness Services to address the diverse needs of various identity groups on campus; strategies designed to reduce barriers and increase access to care, including outreach, or satellite work, offering services in no