Higher Education Mental Health Counselor: Clinical Psychologist / Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Clinical Social Worker

DHRM • Lexington, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Military Institute Center for Cadet Counseling seeks a mental health professional—Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker—to join its collaborative team. VMI is a state-supported undergraduate senior military college and an institute of higher education serving 1,500 college students. Prior military experience is not required. The position is suited to a professional with an interest and expertise in working with college students and emerging adults.

The counselor provides direct, in-person, short-term individual counseling; intake, triage, crisis assessment, substance abuse assessment, and psychoeducation services; and campus outreach, consultation, and support for cadet retention activities. The role includes rotating after-hours on-call coverage, timely and confidential electronic health record documentation, compliance with relevant ethical and legal requirements, committee service, and other duties assigned by the Director that support the Center and the Institute’s academic mission.

The position is onsite in Lexington, Virginia. The hiring range is $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience, licensure, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field.
• Licensed or license eligible within the next three months in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical codes and applicable state and federal laws regarding the provision of mental health services.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center.
• Well-developed counseling and crisis intervention skills.
• Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust toward colleagues.
• Ability to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships.
• Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Licensure as a clinical psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, in-person, short-term individual counseling.
• Conduct intakes, triage appointments, and crisis assessments.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate outreach programs and consultations for the campus community.
• Provide consultation services to faculty, staff, parents, and cadets.
• Provide substance abuse assessments and psychoeducation groups.
• Assist with cadet retention activities.
• Provide on-call, after-hours coverage on a rotating basis with other clinical staff.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation using an electronic health record.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and university policies, including confidentiality and mandated reporting requirements.
• Engage in assigned committee service and other functions that contribute to the Institute’s academic mission.
• Perform other functions assigned by the Director that contribute to the service offerings of the Center for Cadet Counseling and the Institute’s academic mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level