Counselor (185-Day Calendar)

Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or related discipline. Required
• Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling or related discipline. Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification in alcohol and drug treatment counseling. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to three (3) years full-time work experience as a counselor preferably in a higher education setting. Required
• Experience in providing alcohol & drug treatment counseling/programming. Required
• Experience dealing directly with risk management/crisis intervention counseling. Required
• Academic advising experience at the postsecondary level. Required
• Experience in conducting group counseling/support groups. Required
• Work experience in the development and implementation of treatment plans and the knowledge base needed to interpret DSM IV TR diagnosis. Preferred
• Experience with development and implementation of career/personal development programming for the student residence life population. Preferred
• Experience in the use of computer career guidance systems. Preferred
• Experience in the area of developmental education. Preferred
• Experience using the Career Assessment Inventory, CAI. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, parents/family members, faculty/staff and the public. Required
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical and legal issues in mental health practice. Required
• Ability to work as part of a team in a stressful environment. Required
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in collaboration with interfacing departments. Required
• Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, parents/family members, and faculty/staff. Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Required
• Functional ability with computers and requisite software packages, and experience with electronic scheduling and record-keeping systems. Required
• Demonstrated competence, sensitivity, and commitment to diversity, while serving the needs of a diverse community. Required
• Strong problem solving and listening skills; sound judgment, initiative, and discretion. Required
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. Required
• Knowledgeable in the area of drug/alcohol abuse prevention and wellness. Required
• Established track record of collaboration with campus and community partners. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and timelimited counseling and psychotherapy for students.
• Develop and provide group counseling and psychotherapy through general therapy groups or groups that address a specific clinical issue or in response to the needs of a particular group of students.
• Provide a wide range of campus outreach through programs, workshops, and trainings related to wellness and mental health topics to students, staff, and the community.
• Consult with parents, faculty, academic deans, residence life staff, health services, disability services, other campus offices, and students when appropriate and with appropriate authorization to provide quality care to students.
• Provide oversight, case management, and consultation to interns and practicum students.
• Assist the supervisor in marketing and publicizing department activities and programs.
• Assist the supervisor in evaluation and outcomes assessment projects.
• Maintain clinical records and necessary statistics/documentation of therapeutic and other client contacts.
• Follow ethical and professional practices of the counseling profession to include maintaining confidentiality.
• Responsible for office coverage on various days/evenings as necessary.
• Provide crisisintervention counseling and follow professional referral protocol as appropriate, including daytime and evening/weekend services as needed.
• Participate in the December, May or August Commencement ceremonies and Spring and/or Fall Open House.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs that facilitate student development.
• Be a regular presence in the College's Residence Life program to provide onlocation programming.
• Participate in Student Affairs major event activities such as Connections, Student Recognition activities, Residence Life programs, Health and Wellness programming, etc.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and case review.
• Participate in internal and external staff development activities.
• Contribute to the betterment of the College through departmental committee participation.
• Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the betterment of the College through Collegewide committee participation.
• Assist the supervisor with the preparation of grant proposals.
• Assist the supervisor in the selection, procurement, and cataloging of counseling and mental health materials.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

None

Pay Transparency

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Faculty Salary System. As a point of reference, the salary range for new full-time faculty hired in various disciplines throughout the College for the 2026/27 academic year is $63,747 - $81,694

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Organization

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