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St Olaf College
Counselor .75 FTE
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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.
$38,423 / year median in Minnesota
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
Counselor Department:
Counseling Center Classification:
Exempt FTE:
0.75Work Schedule:
September- May 31, with occasional exceptions; the position will be on vacation during student breaks. 8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be on-site and provide in-person services.Salary Range:
$55,000- $62,000 annually
Position Overview:
To provide mental health services to our students, actively engage in developing and implementing internal and outreach programming and collaborate with campus and community partners.Essential Job Duties:
Provide individual, couples and group counseling using a short-term therapy model- 60% of time Intakes Assessments/evaluations Counseling sessions Referrals Aftercare planning Crisis management Drop-in consultations Implement case management responsibilities, with accurate timely record keeping
- 15% of time Intakes Assessments/evaluations Counseling sessions Referrals Communication with students and other parties Actively engage in clinical consultation/supervision
- 10% of time Providing feedback Providing support Generation of new ideas Actively engage in developing and implementing internal and outreach educational program designed to meet the needs of our students
- 7% of time Prevention programming Postvention programming Workshops/training for students, faculty and staff Provide group clinical supervision/consultation with our graduate therapy practicum students
- 5% of time Provide consultation services to faculty, staff, parents/families and students
- 2% of time Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities
- 1% of time Maintain professional licensure
Supervision Received and Exercised:
Reports to the Director of the Counseling Center. This position does not supervise staff employees.Required Qualifications:
Education:
Master's degree in clinical/counseling psychology, social work, or related clinical Field; eligibility licensure to practice in MN within one year of start date.Experience:
1+ years of post-graduate clinical experience; successful record of providing clinical services to a young adult population.Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Terminal degree in counseling/clinical psychology, social work, or related clinical field; currently licensed in MN as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or has related clinical licensure OR eligibility for licensure to practice in MN by start date.Experience:
3+ years of post-graduate clinical experience. Previous college counseling experience. Prior experience in developing and implementing educational programming and/or group programming. Interest and ability to provide individual supervision to practicum graduate students from Masters, Doctoral, or Social Work graduate programs. Crisis assessment and intervention skills and experience. Specialized training in treatment of eating disorders and/or substance use disorders.Prerequisites:
Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.Disclaimer:
This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary. This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance