Mental Health Counselor

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy College of Ohio!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Summary of Job Description:

Responsible for providing mental health counseling services to students and campus wellness programming, consulting with other college faculty/ staff as needed on mental health needs of student population.

Provided direct clinical services including individual and counseling, as well as mental health assessment and crisis intervention to Mercy College students.

Collaborate with other Counseling & Wellness Services staff to provide outreach consultations and programming to students, faculty, and staff

Maintain confidential clinical records for all interactions with students in electronic health record system in accordance with state and federal laws and standards of professional ethics.

Education Qualifications

Required M
inimum Education:

Masters

Field of Study

Counseling or Social Work

Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Work Experience:

Minimum Years and Type of Experience Required:

1-3 years experience in counseling adults.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience Preferred:

3-5 years of experience in counseling. Experience with programming regarding issues such as suicide, alcohol/drug use, sexual assault, well-being and social injustices.

Mercy College of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Student Success Center- Mercy College of Ohio

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours- Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.