Counselor

Counselor

Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC 28311

Position Type Full Time Staff

Full time, 11-month position

Description

The counseling office is open to all undergraduate and graduate students for short-term therapy and/or referrals to outside providers. The counselor should be familiar with a variety of theoretical frameworks as well as issues common to traditional-age college students. This position requires competency in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as an awareness of the needs of a diverse student population. Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to college students
• Independently complete intake paperwork, session notes and treatment plans
• Maintain own schedule, client lists and statistics
• Schedule and facilitate educational workshops as needed
• Attend individual and group supervision
• Create and facilitate any appropriate groups or programing for students
• Proactively collaborate with University-wide departments, faculty, and staff as needed
• Assist in fostering an environment of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect among a diverse student body
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and/or University offices to provide programs and resources in support of University-wide wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required, preferably in counseling, counseling, or related field
• Licensed to practice in North Carolina; LCMHC or LCMHCA (LPC or LPCA)
• LCSW or LCSWA preferred
• 2-5 years post graduate clinical experience
• Preference for experience with college-age population; short term treatment; and/or provision of talk therapy