Staff Counselor, Wellness Services

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 10-month position, working months would be August to May.

PRIMARY DUTY: Under the direction of Director of Counseling, this position works within Wellness Services to provide regular consultation and effective psychological interventions with Northwest students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Facilitates the optimal functioning and wellness of NW students by providing individual and group counseling.
2. Effective in counseling people from diverse backgrounds and identities including ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, disabilities, religion, socio-economic status, age, and others with a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
3. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with others regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religious beliefs.
4. Works closely with stakeholders across campus including, but not limited to, the offices of Student Affairs; Athletics; International Programs; and University Police Department.
5. Ensures the concerns of students are addressed in an appropriate manner through psychological assessment procedures, making referrals when indicated.
6. Promotes responsible care of Wellness Service’s students by maintaining documentation in Point and Click/Electronic Health Record of contacts, consultations, and referrals in accordance with professional guidelines.
7. Ensures the needs of students are addressed in emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours as needed.
8. Provides programing, workshops, and presentations by participating in proactive outreach.
9. Remains knowledgeable about current trends in counseling, psychotherapy and student development through presentations, publications, and memberships in professional organizations and obtaining Continuing Education (CE’s) as required by the state licensing and regulatory board.
10. Upholds and champions Wellness Service’s commitment to “A well student is a successful student” and Wellness Service’s Values of “Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Trust, Empathy and Fun.”

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university

Certification/License: provisionally licensed or licensed in the state of Missouri or eligible to apply for licensure.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a mental health/counseling setting is preferred but not required.

Skills: Excellent communication, counseling, and people skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in a typical office environment from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break and may be occasionally asked to work additional hours during nights and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time