Psychologist / Counselor

Job Description

The Counselor will work collaboratively with other members of the Counseling Services team to offer a range of clinical services to KCU medical, dental, and graduate students. Key components of the position include the following: providing psychotherapy; developing and implementing psychoeducational outreach programs; supervising trainees; and providing consultation (as appropriate) to members of the campus community.

Please attach a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vita during the application process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, couples, and group counseling for students presenting with a wide range of developmental, emotional, and psychological concerns. Individual counseling accounts for approximately 90% of the clinician's workload (20-24 sessions per week).
• Engage in case consultation and serve as a clinical resource to colleagues managing complex cases.
• Participate in crisis response during a student mental health emergency.
• Maintain professional licensure by completing continuing education and all other requirements.
• Offer in-person or virtual presentations as well as other outreach services, as needed (e.g. New Student Orientation, workshops on test anxiety, time management, relationships, etc.).
• Represent Counseling Services department and KCU favorably, in accordance with established core values and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Deliver supervision and guidance to Practicum Trainees.

Supportive Functions:

• Contribute writing for informational and educational outreach (e.g., emails, Canvas/website content) to students on psychological and wellbeing topics.
• Complete other administrative tasks (e.g., report-writing, maintaining Medicat calendar, progress notes).
• Assist in developing department goals and objectives.
• When appropriate, consult with faculty and staff regarding students' mental health needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary support committee meetings for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with Learning Enhancement team and other departments across campus to provide student support and programming.
• Attend regular team meetings and other required University activities.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required. Doctorate preferred. Degree must be from an accredited University, in the field of mental health.
• Missouri license to provide mental health services.
• Preference of 3 - 5 years' experience counseling undergraduate or graduate level students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.