program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Job Summary
Susquehanna University is seeking a Counselor who specializes in providing counseling services to BIPOC students. This position provides clinical, emergency, consultation, and outreach services to the Susquehanna University community, with a particular focus on supporting students of color and other underserved student populations. This position is defined as non-exempt under FLSA regulations.
Specific Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison for the Counseling Center to Black Indigenous and People of Color Communities
- Provide individual and group clinical services to students, primarily but not exclusively brief individual therapy, to address personal and interpersonal concerns along with race-based stress, racism, marginalization, oppression, and racial trauma.
- Participate in outreach with Students of Color and other marginalized communities.
- Consult with psychiatrist, medical providers, and other mental health professionals as appropriate.
- Consult with students, parents, faculty and staff regarding mental health and developmental needs of students as needed and appropriate.
- Evening hours may be required.
- Maintain relevant paperwork and documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
A master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work is required. Appropriate licensure or license-eligible in Pennsylvania required. For social workers: LSW required, for counselors: LPC required, for psychologist: license eligibility required. Postdoctoral supervision for psychologists can be provided.
Experience
One year of demonstrated experience and/or expertise in working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color on issues of race-based stress, trauma, and racism and in providing therapy/counseling with Ethnic Minority people required. Experience working within a college or university counseling center and experience working in a virtual environment including tele mental health preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Skilled at written and verbal communication. Ability to use an EMR system (Titanium) and HIPPA compliant Zoom features. Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Additional Information for Applicant
Physical Demand
Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction. Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5477043/counselor
