Mental Health Counselor

Higher Education Mental Health Counselor Clinical Psychologist / Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Clinical Social Worker for College Counseling Services Location: Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Counseling Services Job type: Full-time, 11-month contract About the Role The Virginia Military Institute Center for Cadet Counseling is seeking a mental health professional (Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to join our collaborative team. While VMI is a state-supported undergraduate senior military college, it is fundamentally an institute of higher education serving 1,500 college students. Prior military experience is not required to succeed in this position. If you have a professional interest and expertise in working with college students and the emerging adult population, we highly encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Provide direct, in-person, short‑term individual counseling Conduct intakes, triage appointments, and crisis assessments Develop, plan, and facilitate outreach programs and consultations for the campus community Provide consultation services with faculty, staff, parents, and cadets Provide substance abuse assessments and psychoeducation group Assist with cadet retention activities Provide on‑call, after‑hours coverage on a rotating basis with other clinical staff Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation using an electronic health record Adhere to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and university policies, including confidentiality and mandated reporting requirements Engage in assigned committee service and other functions that contribute to the academic mission of the Institute Perform other functions assigned by the Director that contribute to the service offerings of the CCC and the academic mission of the Institute Minimum Education and Qualifications Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Professional Counseling, or Social Work Current license as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, or Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia Demonstrated understanding of adherence to ethical codes and applicable state and federal laws regarding the provision of mental health services Supervised experience in a mental health setting Additional Considerations A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center Experience with public speaking Licensed eligible within the next 2 months in the Commonwealth of Virginia Well‑developed counseling and crisis intervention skills A collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues The energy to flexibly manage the demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining healthy perspectives and relationships A self‑motivated, self‑directed commitment to high professional ideals with excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent oral and written communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Istss