Staff Counselor - Counseling Center

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Staff Counselor, Counseling Service

Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of Staff Counselor. In this role, the successful candidate will support student well-being while contributing to the training and development of future mental health professionals. This position offers the opportunity to provide direct clinical services, supervise and mentor psychology trainees, and collaborate with campus partners to promote student mental health, resilience, and success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and train practicum trainees to adhere to Counseling Center policies and procedures.

• Provide consultation, education, and outreach services to faculty, staff, and students on developmental, mental health and wellness, and harm-reduction issues.

• Participate in Counseling Services emergency and crisis response procedures, including an “on call” rotation, with full-time staff counselors in a regular rotation and part-time staff taking “on call” if other Counseling Services staff are out of the office.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an annual 1st year practicum experience for Chatham PsyD students

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of an annual practicum experience for advanced students from Chatham and other university/college counseling, psychology and social work programs.

• Provide counseling services (individual therapy and group/support counseling) to students.

• Provide career counseling and referrals to students when it is appropriate in the course of therapy and/or when Career Development is unable to provide career exploration and career counseling.

• Provide assessment and psychological evaluations for students, including psychodiagnostics evaluation when clinically appropriate.

• Provide students with appropriate referrals when needed.

• Consult with mental health professionals. (physicians/psychiatrists/other providers) regarding students’ needs for referrals and/or to providing appropriate care or continuity of care, including medication.

• Liaise with members of the University community to encourage referrals to the Counseling Service when students need support

• Identify and engage in practices that encourage adaptable, flexible, problem-solving approaches among staff and trainees.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology/Clinical Psychology
• Minimum of three years’ experience of counseling and administrative work in higher education (may include postdoctoral work)
• Experience with diverse populations
• Office Management skills
• Experience in:
  • Psychological Assessments and Evaluations
  • Psychological and Brief therapeutic treatments
  • Crisis Intervention/referrals
  • Management and supervision of graduate counseling internship program

Salary Range: 

$43.00/hour 16-hour work week.

Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience. 

How to Apply: 

Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is

https://chatham.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/ChathamUniversity/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Staff-Counselor---Counseling-Center_JR00000964 ) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include: 

• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position 

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume 

• Contact information for three professional references 

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.