Staff Counselor, University Counseling Center

Staff Counselor

The UCC at Loyola University New Orleans is seeking applications from mental health professionals who have a strong team orientation, are committed to evidence-based treatment models, and are looking to apply their skills flexibly and creatively. The UCC is a dynamic, educational, and collaborative work environment. While our work centers upon direct care to students, there is plenty of opportunity to engage with colleagues among the broader campus community. The UCC adheres to the Jesuit value of Cura Personalis: concern and care for the personal development of the whole person. Counseling staff provide training and supervision to graduate practicum students and actively collaborate with medical providers, including a staff psychiatrist. Our strengths include a supportive, collegial environment that helps team members identify and build on their specific clinical strengths, a growing group program, delivery of a range of mental and physical well-being outreach programs in collaboration with campus partners, and a solid dedication to student well-being. The Staff Counselor is responsible for providing psychological services to students through consultation, individual, couples, and group formats. Provides daily walk-in triage and after-hours on-call crisis counseling. Coordinates care for students' treatment and academic needs utilizing a student-centered, multi-systemic approach. Develops, oversees, maintains, and coordinates a comprehensive risk reduction outreach initiative to address areas of sexual assault, suicide, and alcohol and other drug prevention to effect campus cultural change. This position is central to the university's mission to retain students and provide an environment conducive to academic and social success.

Examples of Duties

• Provides professional assistance to students with personal, developmental, and/or educational concerns in the form of individual, couples, or group counseling.
• Administers and interprets psychological tests to assist in students' diagnosis, treatment, or personal development.
• Provides 24-hour emergency on-call service and crisis intervention counseling for students with psychiatric emergencies.
• Attends and actively participates in regular clinical staff and case conference meetings. Meets regularly with the Director to establish and discuss clinical and outreach priorities.
• Manages clients who are being discharged from inpatient treatment or who return from a medical withdrawal.
• Tracks students on the Maxient database and other high-risk students engaged in counseling.
• Manages the UCC waiting list.
• Assists clients with locating necessary resources to address issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, financial strain, access to healthcare, and other concerns of students with limited resources. Consistently educates all counseling staff about local resources and processes for accessing these resources. Triages/clinically assesses students who present to the UCC for crisis walk-in appointments.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive risk reduction program with particular attention to sexual assault, suicide, and alcohol and other drug prevention.

Additional Responsibilities: Serves on University committees when requested or assigned. Performs other duties, such as above, as assigned by the Director.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or other related fields (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, etc.)
• Appropriate licensure must be obtained/maintained according to Louisiana law.
• Experience providing individual, couples, and/or group counseling ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Interest in campus outreach and programming with crisis intervention ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Beliefs supportive of and compatible with the principles of Catholic, Jesuit education and the goals of the University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervised experience working with college-age students during training or post-degree
• Experience with prevention education, program development, and implementation.
• Strong preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in multicultural counseling, especially with LGBTQ+ students, students of color, and first-generation students. Advanced mental health license or credential: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or related advanced license; or Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Specialization in substance use issues and/or diversity and inclusion. Master's degree in Social Work or Master's Degree in Counseling.
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor (can become licensed under Louisiana law within an appropriate period of time).
• Required experience with prevention education, program development, and implementation.
• Supervised experience working with college-age students during training or post-degree preferred.
• Beliefs are supportive of, and compatible with the principles of Catholic, Jesuit education and the goals of the University.

Physical Requirements: Ability to do essential functions with or without accommodations.