Mental Health Counselor

POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, has a Mental Health Counselor position available beginning January 4, 2027. This position can be filled at the Advanced or Senior Level. This position can be filled at the 75% or 83.3% full-time equivalency (FTE) with months off in summer. Key Responsibilities providing screening/triage services for students, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation and intervention, and outreach and/consultation services. May also provide clinical supervision and training/mentorship to non-licensed staff/trainees. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in crisis care, including rapid/walk-in triage, risk assessment, safety planning, stabilization, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care is preferred. It is preferred that candidates have strong competence in supporting students' navigation of multiple layers of identity. Clinical Practice Expectations All clinicians on our staff perform their duties while adhering to and promoting trauma-informed care and healing-centered approaches and principles, in alignment with the establishment of the Commonwealth of PA as a trauma-informed, healing-centered state. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Mental Health Counselor - Senior Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors If filled as Mental Health Counselor - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $59,580.00 - $94,980.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). 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