| Job Title | Behavioral Health Counselor 1 HX | Behavioral Health Counselor 2 HX | Behavioral Health Counselor 3 HX | Behavioral Health Counselor 4 HX |
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| Job Code | 4457 | 4458 | 4459 | 4460 |
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| Bargaining Unit | HX | HX | HX | HX |
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| FLSA | Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
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| Generic Scope | Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning. | Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. | Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. | Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
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| Custom Scope | Under close supervision, acquiring the skills and knowledge in profession. May be obtaining hours for licensure or certification in a behavioral health counseling field. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position. | Uses professional concepts. Applies campus policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position. | Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position. | Uses advanced professional concepts and campus objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Normally, you would use the bargaining unit job code for work covered by the title. If this is a position that is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), because they are: 1) Confidential – meaning employee’s duties normally require access to confidential information which contributes significantly to the development of management’s positions in bargaining or grievances; or 2) the employee is employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees or 3) Supervisory – supervises employee as regular part of the job duties, then you would be the generic title without the HX ending. |
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| Key Responsibilities | Under supervision, applies professional concepts to provide counseling and assessment services. Receives regular feedback on clinical techniques employed on assigned cases. Under supervision, and in collaboration with other behavioral health counselors, participates in crisis management and intervention Assists with outreach activities and / or programming for center. Assists with and supports workshops, support groups and / or retreats. Participates in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills. Gathers, analyzes and monitors the status and progress of individual cases and projects. | Conducts client assessment / intake. Under general supervision, performs individual / group counseling, consultation, crisis intervention. Evaluates cases with limited to moderate complexity. Performs outreach activities and / or programming for center. Participates in / supports workshops, support groups and / or retreats. Participates in training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills. Gathers, analyzes and monitors the status and progress of individual cases and projects. | Provides counseling, clinical consultation and / or psychotherapy to clients. Develops and communicates treatment plans, provides crisis intervention / management and emergency services as required. Assesses clients and determines appropriate therapeutic approach in consultation with other behavioral health professionals as appropriate. Arranges for therapeutic interventions for clients with serious disturbance problems. Leads educational workshops, support groups and / or retreats for center. Participates in, or leads, training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills. May lead paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties. May provide management consultation or coaching to department managers. | Applies advanced concepts to provide counseling, clinical consultation and / or psychotherapy to clients. Develops and communicates treatment plans, provides therapeutic crisis intervention / management and emergency services as required. Assesses clients and determines appropriate therapeutic approach. Provides guidance to other providers on casework. As technical leader, performs specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for the most complex cases. Develops and / or leads educational workshops, support groups and / or retreats for center. Develops / leads specialty programs. Serves as program coordinator, establishing and managing standards and related functions. Conducts seminars and trains professional and paraprofessional staff. Serves on various committees on issues of significance to the University. May provide management consultation, coaching or informal dispute resolution. May coordinate the activities of behavioral health professionals in the center / department. May lead the clinic in a specialized counseling domain. |
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| Education | Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training | Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training | Advanced degree in related area | Advanced degree in related area |
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| Licensure | | | Licensed in behavioral health counseling discipline. | Licensed in behavioral health counseling discipline. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Acquiring knowledge associated with clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession. Acquiring knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to identify when to escalate issues and situations to senior providers. Ability to work in a collaborative manner with diverse client group. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of electronic / medical records systems. | Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights. Ability to perform intake evaluations. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Assessment, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work in a collaborative manner with a diverse client group. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of business software and specialized applications / systems used in behavioral health settings. | Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights. Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary. Ability to develop and present educational programs and / or workshops. Highly effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group. Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of business software and specialized applications / systems used in behavioral health settings. | Advanced knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards. Advanced knowledge of a specific counseling domain. Advanced knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights. Advanced ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic approach and modify as necessary. Advanced ability to develop and present educational programs and / or workshops. Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client group. Advanced verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and persuade. Skills associated with program development and implementation. Knowledge of business software and specialized applications / systems used in behavioral health settings. |
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| Environment | Student or Staff and Faculty Counseling Center | Student or Staff and Faculty Counseling Center | Student or Staff and Faculty Counseling Center | Student or Staff and Faculty Counseling Center |
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| Career Path | Behavioral Health Professional 2 HX | Behavioral Health Professional 3 HX | Behavioral Health Professional 4 HX | Behavioral Health Supervisor 2 Behavioral Health Manager 1 |
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