Clarkson University Potsdam , NY 13676
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Title: Counselor I
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Student Health and Counseling
Title of Manager/Supervisor: Director of Counseling
Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0
Range: $45,000- $55,00 based on experience
Position Summary: This position is with the Student Health and Counseling Center at Clarkson University where the counselor will work as part of a dedicated team of health and counseling providers to promote physical and mental health with the student population. The counselor will handle a caseload for individual and/or group counseling, as well as interface with academic, student life, and the community as an advocate for students' well-being. This is a 10 month position.
General Purpose: To serve the mental health needs of our student population in a professional, collaborative, and efficient manner.
Position Responsibilities:
Provides individual group and couples counseling
Provides crisis intervention
Provides after-hours, on-call support as scheduled
Conducts clinical and psychological assessment
Maintains a working knowledge of DSM criteria, recommended therapeutic interventions, and refer for psychopharmacological evaluation
Provides consultation services
Provides referrals to students for on and off campus needs
Provides outreach services and presentations
Creates original presentations and workshops as assigned
Demonstrate ability to make clinical and ethical decisions in a team-based environment
Serves as liaison or committee member in designated area
May serve as a coordinator of outreach, groups or other area as assigned
Provides case management services as assigned
Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations as assigned
Maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and scheduling in electronic health records system
Operate in a professional manner as regulated by Federal law, New York State law and professional and ethical guidelines of mental health professionals
Assists with other projects, administrative duties and initiatives as assigned
Performance of the above duties require you to be at work
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the Universitys Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified
Essential Skills:
The Counselor I position requires a clinician to work independently with strong clinical skills
This position will also need to be able to build and foster collaborative relationships across the campus
Creativity in problem solving
The ability to handle a flexible workflow and need to meet rapidly rising demand is also necessary
Keen multi-tasking, time management and planning skills
Ability to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutions
Demonstrated ability to process and maintain highly confidential information
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Able to develop, coordinate, and participate in outreach activities and special projects as assigned
Competency working with a diverse array of students, and with a variety of presenting diagnosis / needs
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to adequately maintain documentation in an electronic records system
Education:
Minimal Qualifications:
Minimum of a master degree in mental health counseling related field, or PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology
Licensed or license eligible in the state of New York to practice mental health counseling
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimal Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working with college/university students in a counseling setting
Experience with short term therapy models
Experience providing case management services
Experience in crisis intervention
Experience in group counseling modalities
Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).
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