Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

The Mental Health Counselor will assist the Director of Counseling by providing confidential evidence-based mental health counseling, consultation, and crisis intervention services that promote the well-being to students experiencing personal, social, and emotional difficulties that may impede functioning and academic progress. Services will be provided both in-person and via telehealth. This position will work closely with team members from our medical and health promotion colleagues, Residential Life, and Student Affairs, along with faculty, and staff from across the campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including individual, and group counseling
• Conduct assessments of at-risk clients, consult on medical leave protocol, initiate emergency evaluation process, and make appropriate referrals if necessary
• Develop and support collaboration with the Vice President and Dean of Students Office, Health Services, Residential Life, Public Safety, Athletics, faculty, and other constituents as needed
• Communicate with the campus community as necessary to inform of issues and trends relevant to the development and success of students around mental health concerns
• Facilitate trainings for key constituencies to include RA's Peer Mentors, Student-Athletes, etc.
• Actively participate in various professional activities and pursuits to remain current in the field and maintain requirements for certification/licensure
• Respond to campus emergencies as needed in a rotating on-call capacity; fulfill duties as prescribed in the Student Death Protocol
• Maintain client records in a manner consistent with best practices for clinical counseling, and generate reports about students served
• Serve on committees as deemed appropriate by the Director of Counseling

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, counseling psychology or counseling.

EXPERIENCE

• The position requires licensure in a mental health field in Maryland or eligibility to practice in Maryland via PsyPact

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong oral and written communication skills; exceptional organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and build consensus and support.
• Sensitivity to issues related to socioeconomic class, gender identity and expression, sexuality, race and ethnicity, privilege and power relationships, and transitions to adulthood.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for programming elements of the position.
• Knowledge of best practices in departmental field.
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.