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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26217

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Laura Thum

[email protected]

406-994-4531

Classification Title Health Professional

Working Title Outreach & Prevention Specialist

Brief Position Overview

This position reports to the Associate Director for Outreach and Prevention ( ADOP ) and works closely with the Associate Director on CAPS outreach planning and initiatives. The position is 1.0FTE for August-May and can go down to .5 FTE for June and July.

Position Number 4M0203

Department SWC Counseling & Psych

Division Division of Student Success

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0 (negotiable FTE in June and July)

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Student Wellness Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS ) provides counseling, outreach,

consultation, and training within an integrated setting. The Outreach Specialist will serve as a senior staff clinician providing multiculturally attuned clinical services to students of the university. Additionally, the Outreach Specialist will provide support to and collaborate with the Associate Director for Outreach and Prevention to support the vision of CAPS outreach and prevention efforts. CAPS is located in the new Student Wellness Center, a state of the art 165,000 square foot facility, that brings together health and wellbeing services for students including Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, and Counseling and Psychological Services. The position is full time with the possibility of negotiating June and July FTE to .5.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Work closely with the Associate Director on CAPS outreach planning and initiatives

+ Develop and implement outreach programs focused on student mental health and suicide prevention

+ Assist with coordination and marketing

+ Lead CAPS social media efforts in collaboration with broader Student Wellness social media efforts

+ Serve as a standing member of the CAPS Outreach Committee

+ Serve as primary liaison contact for 2-3 established partnerships on campus

+ Develop and train staff on assessment measures to ensure effectiveness of outreach programming

+ Serve as the backup to the ADOP in their absence

+ Fulfill all senior staff clinical duties including direct counseling, supervision of interns, crisis intervention, and after-hours on-call.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology, mental health counseling, social work or doctorate degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an accredited program. For psychologists candidates doctoral internship must be from an APA accredited doctoral internship program.

+ Licensed in the state of MT as an LCPC , LCSW , or psychologist by start date.

+ Demonstrated experience and expertise in outreach and prevention efforts focused on mental health on a university campus.

+ Demonstrated experience using social media platforms and/or marketing skills to reach students with outreach efforts.

+ Well developed skills in crisis assessment and intervention with an adult population.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Experience developing outreach programs on a wide range of topics specific to college students.

+ Experience in an administrative or coordinator role in a university counseling center or in a clinical setting.

+ Experience working in a university counseling center.

+ Experience providing outreach and consultation services to college student population.

+ Experience working on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with other offices, faculty, staff, students, and parents as well as Medical Services and other student service offices

+ Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Have the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds

+ Possess the ability to be flexible and respond quickly to urgent needs that arise from the campus community

+ Demonstrate the capacity to work autonomously and also engage in collaborative team efforts

+ Have the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and ethical standards

+ Maintain confidentiality of records and information

+ Have the ability to use computer programs (including an electronic health record) to complete job duties and assist in agency functioning

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Position may require occasional work on the evening and weekends depending on the needs of the position. We continually endeavor to advance our awareness, knowledge, and skills to provide attuned services to all clients and recognize each of their unique intersecting identities.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on December 29, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.