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Earlham College
Therapist/Student Counseling
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,756 / year median in Indiana
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Therapist/Student Counseling 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN 47374 Full-time Earlham College 57 reviews Full-time Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago. Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education. Position Overview Earlham College is seeking a Counselor (non-independent or independently licensed) to join our integrated Health and Counseling Center. We are looking for candidates who are interested in a multifaceted job including seeing individual clients, providing psychoeducation workshops, group therapy facilitation, and applying Motivational Interview and other brief modalities in creation of our Walk In Services. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides mental health services using a brief clinical intervention and psychoeducation model to the undergraduate and graduate students at Earlham. Clinical responsibilities to students include management of individual caseload, intakes, walk-in counseling, psychoeducation workshops and/or group counseling. Limited crisis intervention and case management duties may be required. Presents educational training/workshops to students and administrative faculty. Serves as a member of the division of Student Life; collaborates with teaching faculty and staff on student needs and problems; and participation in meetings, committees and college activities, programming and education. Documents, organizes and manages client records in accordance with professional standards. Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PhD/PsyD in Psychology. Non-independent or independently Licensed in Indiana, or ability to obtain license prior to hire date; provisionally licensed applicants will be considered. Experience working in clinical outpatient settings, and/or multiple brief intervention settings. Solid risk assessment skills and flexibility in counseling setting. Experience working with a diverse population. Commitment to ethical practices and standards of the NASW.Preferred Qualifications:
Independently licensed. College counseling experience preferred- having a clear understanding of the role of residence life at a private liberal arts setting. Previous experience in brief intervention modalities, comprehensive risk assessment, substance use disorders, and sexual assault/domestic violence concerns. If applicable per licensure and experience level, provides supervision to non-independently licensed masters-level clinicians, and/or masters-level interns. Ability to accommodate some evening and weekend hours. To Apply Please submit the following materials with your application: Cover letter Resume List of Three References with Contact Information The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employee Benefits at Earlham Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service
- Basic and Voluntary Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Campus Store Discount Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees
- 403(b) Retirement
- - For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service.