"College Counselor"

Job Description

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
A College Counselor is responsible for assisting YCP Counseling Services in providing counseling services to students, providing one to one and group interventions specific to student needs. Counselor will also provide outreach programs, trainings, and presentations as assigned.

OUTCOME:
Assuring effective coordination and delivery of counseling services and counseling referrals.

Essential Functions

Counseling (90%)

• Conduct counseling sessions with individual students using a variety of strategies and interventions
• Conduct counseling sessions with groups of students using a variety of strategies and interventions
• Make appropriate referrals to off-campus agencies, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
• Assist with campus crisis intervention situations
• Maintain records pertinent to the responsibilities of the Counseling Services Office

Outreach (10%)

• Provide Campus outreach programs, trainings, and/or presentations as assigned
• Assist with promotion and outreach of Counseling Services

Experience and Education Required

• Masters degree in counseling, clinical psychology, marriage & family therapy, social work, or related degree
• Pennsylvania State licensed clinician (i.e. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• At least one year experience with college counseling and Student Affairs work is preferred

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively and communicate in collegiate setting with students, faculty, administrators, and staff
• Ability to function capably in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to practice ethical, professional therapeutic interventions with students under the provision of a professional license through the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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