Staff Counselor

Position Purpose

Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students. Provides culturally informed outreach and prevention services to students, faculty, and staff, particularly focused on needs of BIPOC students. Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Serve on campus-wide committees.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master of Social Work (MSW).
• Two to three years direct clinical experience (can include internship).
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling to BIPOC student population.
• Demonstrated experience in development of programming that addresses the unique counseling needs of BIPOC student populations.
• College or university counseling center experience.
• License or License-eligible within two years of hire in New Hampshire required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting. Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including skills in suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of how to facilitate voluntary/involuntary hospitalization; skills in conferring with faculty, staff and students regarding emergency situations. Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.

Job Details

Provide clinical services, including individual/group counseling, triage and initial assessments, crisis intervention and participates in the emergency coverage 24-hour rotation system. (60% of time)

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate prevention and outreach education programs. (25% of time)

Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding mental health issues that affect the well-being of students. (15% of time)

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Performs other duties as assigned.