"Staff Counselor"

Job Details

Posting date: 09/18/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1011174

Position Title: Staff Counselor

Hiring Range Minimum: Salary commensurate with experience

Hiring Range Maximum: Salary commensurate with experience

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755 Dick’s House 7 Rope Ferry Road

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

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.

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). MA in Counseling from CACREP will be considered. Two to three years direct clinical experience (can include internship). Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming. Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting. License or License-eligible within two years of hire in New Hampshire.

Preferred Qualifications: 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. Clinical experience working on issues related to gender-based violence, as well as possessing a working knowledge of the full range of trauma-related counseling interventions appropriate for late adolescent and adult development. Demonstrated experience in providing mental health presentations and outreach to early adult population.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Diana Kiefer

Department Contact Phone Number: 646-3800

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Alex Lenzen, Associate Director, Counseling Center

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?: Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83006

Description: 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.

Percentage Of Time: 80

Description: Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Develops and delivers psycho-educational programs that address the psychological impact of relationship and sexual violence.

Percentage Of Time: 20

--: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

--: Performs other duties as assigned.