Personal Counseling - University Counselor

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

The successful candidate for University Counselor will serve as a member of a team of mental health professionals, who provide direct and indirect clinical services to the University community. This is a 10-month position, beginning on or about August 15th through June 15th of each academic year.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Individual screening/assessment/referral.

• Individual counseling.

• Group counseling as determined by needs of the university.

• Provide training workshop as requested, including programs for RHDs and RAs.

• Participate in on-call rotation.

• Engage in outreach opportunities.

• Staying clinically up to date by attending continuing education workshops and conferences.

• Develop treatment plans.

• Keep updated case notes consistent with the counseling center policy.

• Engage in supervision.

• Work as part of a treatment team.

• Attend University functions/specific events/meetings.

• If licensed, supervise master's level trainee(s)

• Attend all center staff meetings.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling or closely related discipline required.

• Current state license or ability to obtain within a two-year period from date of employment.

• Experience working on a college campus preferred.

• Ability to relate to college students.

• Possess awareness of multicultural and diversity issues and cultural humility.

• Abilities and attributes that enable effective representation of mental health issues in the university setting.

• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Unusual Working Conditions

Some weekend and evening hours, specifically in an on-call rotation.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff

• Job Function Student Support

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Master's Degree

• Job Start Date Thursday, August 15, 2024

• Job End Date Sunday, June 15, 2025

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