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opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please
note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
Staff Counselor, Counseling Service
Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of
Staff Counselor. In this role, the successful candidate will
support student well-being while contributing to the training and
development of future mental health professionals. This position
offers the opportunity to provide direct clinical services,
supervise and mentor psychology trainees, and collaborate with
campus partners to promote student mental health, resilience, and
success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to and train practicum trainees to adhere to Counseling
Center policies and procedures.
Provide consultation, education, and outreach services to
faculty, staff, and students on developmental, mental health and
wellness, and harm-reduction issues.
Participate in Counseling Services emergency and crisis
response procedures, including an “on call” rotation, with
full-time staff counselors in a regular rotation and part-time
staff taking “on call” if other Counseling Services staff are out
of the office.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of
an annual 1st year practicum experience for Chatham PsyD
students
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of an annual
practicum experience for advanced students from Chatham and other
university/college counseling, psychology and social work
programs.
Provide counseling services (individual therapy and
group/support counseling) to students.
Provide career counseling and referrals to students when it is
appropriate in the course of therapy and/or when Career Development
is unable to provide career exploration and career
counseling.
Provide assessment and psychological evaluations for students,
including psychodiagnostics evaluation when clinically
appropriate.
Provide students with appropriate referrals when needed.
Consult with mental health professionals.
(physicians/psychiatrists/other providers) regarding students’
needs for referrals and/or to providing appropriate care or
continuity of care, including medication.
Liaise with members of the University community to encourage
referrals to the Counseling Service when students need
support
Identify and engage in practices that encourage adaptable,
flexible, problem-solving approaches among staff and
trainees.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Professional Psychologist in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
- Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology/Clinical
Psychology
- Minimum of three years’ experience of counseling and
administrative work in higher education (may include postdoctoral
work)
- Experience with diverse populations
- Office Management skills
- Experience in:
- Psychological Assessments and Evaluations
- Psychological and Brief therapeutic treatments
- Crisis Intervention/referrals
- Management and supervision of graduate counseling internship
program
Salary Range:
$43.00/hour 16-hour work week.
Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.
How to Apply:
Applications accepted only via
www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is
https://chatham.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/ChathamUniversity/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Staff-Counselor---Counseling-Center_JR00000964
) and follow the instructions to complete the application process.
To ensure full consideration, please include:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the
position
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time
at the time of application. The system will not allow
applicants to make edits to their applications after
submission.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that
understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing
individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build
and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes
employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
