Position Title:

Staff Counselor

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

This is a full time, benefits eligible, 11-month position, reporting to the Director and Associate Director of the Counseling and Student Development Center. This clinician provides initial assessments, brief individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention for Bucknell students. The Staff Counselor will also provide consultation and mental health programming to the Bucknell community. This position provides education on various topics but with a specific focus on mental health and wellness.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Director and the Associate Director of the Counseling and Student Development Center

Work Setting:

• On campus student facing position with some remote work possible, if deemed clinically appropriate

What You Will Do:

• Clinical Service: Provides direct clinical services to students, including brief individual and group psychotherapy, initial assessments, daytime and after hours crisis coverage and consultation, and referral to off-campus providers, when indicated. Maintains timely clinical documentation and necessary statistics of therapeutic and other client contacts in accordance with department policies and expectations. Coordinates with consulting psychiatrists regarding medication management for shared clients/patients. Consults with parents, physicians, faculty, academic deans, residence education staff, off-campus treatment providers, other campus offices and students, when appropriate, and with appropriate authorization in order to provide quality care to students.

• Community-Based Collaborations and Consultations: Conducts outreach and developmental programming, as requested, including, but not limited to, orientation sessions for new students and families, workshop presentations and emergency support services to the campus community.

• Coordination of Clinic Trainings: Coordinates the center’s outreach and mental health programming for the campus community.

• Professional Development: Participates in Student Affairs or university committees, in consultation with and/or as assigned by the Director. Attends and participates in regular CSDC staff meetings and in-service trainings. Maintains licensure as described in State of Pennsylvania licensure rules/regulations.

• Non Essential Functions:  The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Education: Master's of Social Work OR Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field.

• Professional Work Experience: One or more years post Masters experience in mental health field working with young adults.

• Professional Certification or License: Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania or license-eligible to practice in Pennsylvania and able to provide proof of credentials as part of the pre-hire process.  Licensure must be secured within 12 months of start date.  The university does not reimburse for initial nor renewal licensing fees.

• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Knowledge of best practices and legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in mental health. Demonstrated experience in providing outreach on mental health topics and educating groups on overall health and wellness. Demonstrated experience providing short-term/brief therapy and crisis intervention. Demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of clients and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred, but not required:

• Professional Work Experience: One or more years of experience working in a counseling center at an institution of higher education.

• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Demonstrated experience collaborating across disciplines and campus partners. Knowledge of models of prevention and health promotion and experience conducting community outreach. Strong consultation skills around critical mental health issues affecting students.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds