Job Description

University of Scranton
Counselor, Counseling Center

Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

Anyone who has questions about the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, or the University’s Non-Discrimination or Anti-Harassment Policy, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policy should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Rm 311
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity/

University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

Department
Counseling Center

Job Purpose:
The Counselor provides counseling services, assessment, crisis intervention and consultation for the student population as well as collaborating within the Division of Student Life and the University.

Essential Duties:
- Provides individual and group counseling- Designs and leads structured and unstructured groups to include therapeutic, support, and psychoeducational groups
- Provides crisis intervention both during and after-hours
- Provides psychological testing within the scope of their practice (e.g. MMPI-II, CAARS)
- Collaborates with other university staff and faculty for the purpose of designing, co-facilitating and/or executing programming for the benefit of student’s wellness/psychoeducation



Additional Skills Required:
- In-depth knowledge of counseling theories and developmental issues in young/emerging adulthood, as they relate to challenges facing today’s college students
- Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
- Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission



Minimum Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in counseling/clinical mental health or related field- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- Licensed in Pennsylvania

Preferred Education:


Minimum Job Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of three years counseling experience in the mental health and related care fields with late adolescent and young adult populations- Prior experience in college counseling center setting and/or outpatient/inpatient psychological/psychiatric treatment settings- Prior training and experience counseling students from diverse backgrounds- Experience in crisis management- Experience in designing and running group therapy- Experience in wellness programming

Preferred Qualifications:


Schedule/Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Annual Schedule:
10

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Posting Number:
S0676P

To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/6438







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