"University Counselor"

Location 

Alliance, OH

Job Type

Admin Full Time

Job Number

2024-00276

Department

Student Affairs

Division

Student Life

Opening Date

05/24/2024

Description

Fundamental Objectives of this Position: Provide therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and campus-wide programming through the Office of Counseling Services.  Act as an integral member of the Student Affairs team that provides a program designed to support and enhance student success.

Responsibilities

Institution wide responsibilities

• Participate with other members of the campus community to enhance the students’ learning and to promote their well-being at Mount Union. 
• Implement departmental objectives, which are consistent with and serve to support the University of Mount Union mission.
• Serve on institutional committees as requested.
• Collaborate with student affairs staff and others in coordination with institutional efforts regarding retention.
• Participate in and/or facilitate University compliance training and staff meetings as communicated by the University, the Vice President of Student Affairs, or the Associate Dean of Students.

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Provide quality mental health services for all graduate and undergraduate students seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns and developmental/transitional issues. 
• Facilitate mental health presentations and skill-building workshops to meet the various needs of the campus community. 
• Develop and implement programs to augment individual client services, such as, but not limited to, support groups, training initiatives, campus outreach, etc.

Duties

• Conduct individual/group/consultation counseling sessions using Solution-Focused Therapy or other evidence-based modalities with students who are seeking assistance from counseling services.
• Maintain client files, treatment plans, and case notes in a timely manner in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Work with the director of counseling services to provide outreach and campus-wide programming.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings with the director of counseling services.
• Share in on-call duty rotation and provide crisis assessment and intervention services as needed.
• Participate in training for faculty and staff.
• Coordinate with University Health Center and Office of Accessibility Services for necessary referrals.
• Act as liaison to Residence Life, Dean of Students’ Office, Athletics, and a variety of other campus entities to address student issues or concerns as well as for training and programming needs that they may identify or request.
• Make referrals to external agencies and professional services when appropriate.
• Complete on-going continuing education and professional development in accordance with recommendations of accrediting bodies and credentialing requirements associated with continued licensure.
• Maintain a supportive office environment which includes an appreciation of diversity, individuality, healthy relationships, open communication, trust, and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical counseling, mental health counseling, or college counseling required.
• Current independent Ohio Licensure in Professional Counseling (LPCC-S) or Social Work (LISW-S) in good standing required.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience; preferably with young emerging adults, including previous experience in a college or university setting.
• An understanding of the issues facing University students, and experience or training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
• An awareness of the importance of culture, race, gender identity, religion, and disability status and how they and other dimensions of diversity intersect to impact mental health. 
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, interpersonal, and communication skills. 
• Ability and willingness to provide crisis assessment and intervention during and outside of scheduled work hours. 
• This is a 12-month full-time position, eligible for all Mount Union benefits.

Descriptive Information

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.