"Full-time Temporary Counselor"

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

Kutztown University's Counseling Center is currently accepting applications for full-time licensed mental health professionals to provide short-term, solution-focused counseling services for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Counseling Center is located in the student health center, reporting through the Division of Student Affairs. Counselors utilize a solution-focused model and serve undergraduate and graduate students in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities of this non-teaching position include:

• Providing in-person individual and group counseling.
• Providing risk assessment and emergency intervention services.
• Providing consultation services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Providing clinical supervision of graduate practicum students.
• Providing referral services to external resources when a higher level of care is needed.
• Developing and implementing culturally- and trauma-informed outreach programs on a variety of topics.
• Collaborating with various campus partners and participating in campus service opportunities.

The Counseling Center is open Monday-Friday with hours varying between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Some evening availability until 7:00 p.m. is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Unencumbered PA licensure (LPC or LCSW).
• Expertise or special skills working with at least one of the following populations is required: Neurodiverse individuals, individuals with disordered eating patterns, military-affiliated/veteran students, NCAA athletes, and individuals impacted by substance misuse.
• Demonstrated cultural competency through work experience with individuals and communities of color; LGBTQ+ individuals; working with people of various abilities, faiths/non-faith, ethnic backgrounds, and other diverse populations.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting working as a licensed counselor.
• A doctoral degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience providing counseling services to college students in a university counseling center is strongly preferred.

Supplemental Information

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on fulfillment of professional responsibilities, continuing scholarly growth, and service. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications are being accepted through the application link only, and must include a letter of interest, updated curriculum vitae, letters of reference, or contact information for three current references, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required for appointment).

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.