Counseling Center (Department of Student Success) Temporary Pool

Counseling Center (Department of Student Success) Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Counseling Center with the Department of Student Success. The Counselor will serve as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing short term, outpatient mental health treatment to enrolled students in addition to consultation, prevention services, and outreach programming on campus. The Counselor will also participate in service and scholarship. The Counselor may also be involved in training and supervision of Practicum Students and Interns in an accredited master's level program. Potential exists to serve in a coordinator role based on interests, areas of expertise, and needs of Counseling Services (i.e., Clinical Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Athletics Liaison). Occasional evening hours may be required. The location for these temporary positions is Lock Haven with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Duties include providing culturally sensitive, short-term individual clinical services to students with diverse identities and a broad spectrum of emotional, psychological, developmental, social, and academic concerns. Providing both in-person and telehealth counseling services. Providing daytime crisis intervention, emergency, and on-call services. Providing counseling services to enrolled students: conducting intake, triage, and crisis appointments; completing diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation; conducting short-term individual psychotherapy and group treatment; conducting small-group and campus-wide psychoeducational outreach and consultation; serving as a liaison to various university areas and constituencies as assigned; maintaining appropriate counseling caseload; maintaining clinical records and ensuring confidentiality of private health information in keeping with professional ethics and best practices. Coordinating care between Counseling Services and other campus departments and community resources, meeting clinical needs of students appropriately and ensuring continuity of care. Consulting with the Director of Counseling Services, Counseling Services team, and other university staff, faculty, and administration as needed. Attending weekly clinical/operational meetings and participating in clinical supervision as needed. Providing clinical training and supervision to Master's level interns. Serving as a solid team member, contributing and promoting the Center's mission and its collaborative work culture. Serving and supporting both the university and surrounding communities through participation in appropriate committees and organizations. Remaining up to date on latest developments in the field of mental health and advocating with university stakeholders for the best quality of care for students. Assisting in the evaluation of counseling center services and programming, where appropriate. Participating in regular scholarly growth activities.

Qualifying experience and education (minimum/preferred) includes a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Counselor Education, or a related field. Minimum of 2-5 years of experience, preferably at a university counseling, wellness, or health center. Licensed or license eligible as in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (if not yet licensed, licensure must be achieved within a year of the date of employment). License-eligible applicants with less experience may be considered. Demonstrated experience working with college age populations (undergraduate through graduate/professional level) Excellent clinical skills (i.e., clinical interviewing/assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, provision of on-call services, documentation, generalist skills) Confidence in working within a short-term therapeutic model. Experience and skills in group therapy Demonstrated maintenance of confidentiality and ethical practice. Strong commitment to a multicultural approach to practice and successful experience working with full range of human diversity and marginalized intersecting identities Demonstrated experience and skills facilitating culturally sensitive and inclusive outreach/psycho-educational programing Commitment to working as an active member of a diverse and robust interdisciplinary campus community. Demonstrated cultivation of collaborative professional partnerships, particularly Student Affairs / Student Success / Residence Life involvement. Solid oral/written/interpersonal skills.