"Staff Counselor"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
09/18/2025

Closing date
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

Schedule

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

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
NA

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

Key Accountabilities

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 professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae