About this opportunity
Worcester Polytechnic Institute lists this Counselor opportunity in worcester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB TITLE
Counselor
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Student Development & Counseling Center - SDCC
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Counselor provides counseling, assessment, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach referrals, and programming to support the emotional health and personal growth of WPI students. The Counselor is a collaborative team player who pursues a deepening understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of our WPI community, while providing education and guidance to staff, faculty, parents, student leaders, and other campus partners. The Counselor leads with strong ethical standards and excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. This is a 10-month position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality counseling services to WPI students by: Offering short-term individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach referrals
Conducting alcohol and other drug assessments mandated by the Dean of Students office
Maintaining schedule and timely clinical records and notes through the HIPAA-compliant Titanium record system
Providing crisis intervention, consultation, and assessment as needed
Serving as after-hours on-call clinician in weekly rotation
Providing support to the WPI community in the event of a critical incident
Support specific program activities and initiatives through: Working in coordination with other campus offices and student groups on campus to design, market, and provide outreach programming on topics related to mental health, emotional growth, and personal development
Participating in Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life meetings and activities, including events organized by other campus partners to support the WPI community
Serving on Division or Campus-Wide committees as appropriate
Assisting in the selection and training of interns
Providing peer supervision, clinical case consultation, and training to interns and other professional staff within the Student Development and Counseling Center
Participating in the Worcester Consortium Counselors meetings as scheduled
Attending relevant conferences and staying abreast of trends in higher education, particularly pertaining to student life, mental health, and well-being
Engage in case management to connect students with appropriate levels of care by: Facilitating referrals to support staff in other offices at WPI
Negotiating clinical coordination, referrals, and consultation with outpatient providers as appropriate
Supporting students in outreach with campus partners
Collaborating with the Clinical Case Manager to develop and maintain a clinical resource library
Administer consulting and outreach programming by: Consulting and collaborating with students, staff, faculty, and parents to best support the mental health and well-being of WPI students
Serving as liaison to Student Affinity Spaces
Serving as advisor and providing consultation for relevant student organizations, including but not limited to SPARC (Students Preventing Assault and Rape in our Community), SMART, and Active Minds
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Counseling, or Clinical Psychology required
License-eligible as a Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker in the State of Massachusetts
1 year of experience
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work with a diverse population of students in individual, group, and programming settings
Adaptable, creative, and able to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Experience working in a college counseling environment preferred
Skills, knowledge, and experience specifically focused on the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ students, international students, first-generation students, and students holding other intersectional identities
Experience in goal-focused individual and group therapy models (DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT)
College mental health experience preferred
Salary Grade 6: $52,000 - $56,000 per year (depending on experience)
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Compensation at WPI
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Worksite address
worcester, MA, 01609, US
Who can apply
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