Staff Counselor

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Staff Counselor - Boca Raton, FL

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment and counseling to students who present at the Counseling Center with a variety of personal, emotional and psychological concerns.

• Diagnose and treat clients, assess students for psychotherapy services and provide those services where required.

• Responsible for providing counseling services for individuals and groups regarding a wide range of personal concerns related to goals, needs values, attitudes, conflicts, personal and interpersonal problems, educational or career choice, academic or work functioning, social relationships and crisis related to developmental stages and life transitions through participation in all aspects of the university counseling or mental health service.

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Minimum Qualifications:

A doctorate in psychology from an accredited college or university, which includes one year of supervised internship experience in professional psychology; or licensure as a psychologist by the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 490, F.S.

Salary:

$74,000 - $86,000 per year

College or Department:

SA: Counseling & Psychological Services - Counseling Support

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. with some nights and weekends

Application Deadline:

2024-08-26

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.