Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a mental health professional for the position of Counselor. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

Provides time-limited individual, couples, and group counseling, outreach/consultation, and crisis intervention services for both undergraduate and graduate students on the Danforth Campus.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a range of clinical services to students, including assessment, individual/couples/group counseling, crisis intervention, and appropriate referral to off-campus resources.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities in the department, including, but not limited to, staff meetings and case conferences, record keeping, agency planning, and clinical supervision of practicum staff, as appropriate.
• Consult with members of the university community about the personal and psychological well-being of students. Serve on university committees, as assigned.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Applicants should provide a letter of interest (cover letter) with their application outlining how their work experience and skills applies to the position.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Typically sitting at a desk or table. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Professional Counselor - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Psychologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Counselor (3 Years)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience working in a university or college setting related to counseling and/or mental health services.
• Experience treating eating disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to work compassionately and effectively with students.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary staff of health and mental health professionals.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and best practices related to mental health services.
• Demonstrated experience/commitment working with diverse individuals and communities from varying sexual orientations, gender identities, and ethnically, racially, and internationally diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills:

Active Listening, College Counseling, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Counseling, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Effective Listening, Effective Written Communication, Group Presentations, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Management, Multicultural Environments, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Professional Judgement, Psychology, Public Health, Self Motivation, Sexuality Education, Student Counseling, Web Software, Women's Studies