Mental Health and Psychosocial Counselor at the Office of the Provost-Higher Education Scholarships Program (HES)/Office of Student Affairs- Counseling Center

American University of Beirut•Lebanon, PA

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About The Position

AUB is seeking a counselor to support the needs and well-being of Higher Education Scholarships Program (HES) Scholars. The counselor will be hosted at the Counseling Center and coordinate closely with the HES program team. The role provides comprehensive professional counseling services to help scholars maximize their personal and professional effectiveness, including mental health support, individual and group counseling, behavioral-change consultation, workshops, presentations, and psychological support and training. The position is on a contractual basis and is supported by the HES Higher Education Scholarship Award at AUB. The counselor reports to the Director of the HES Program as line manager and the Director of the Counseling Center as technical manager. Work follows established procedures and professional administrative standards, and completed work is subject to subsequent review. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

MA in Clinical Psychology.
Official license to practice the profession.
Three to five years of professional experience, including direct counseling work with young adults.
Very good knowledge of English and Arabic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent report-writing and strong time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Motivation to work closely with and actively engage university students.
Flexibility to deliver training and workshops, engage students in social settings, and participate in outreach activities.
Holistic understanding of health, including physical, mental, social, spiritual, and academic dimensions.
Pleasant, engaging, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, with strong intercultural competence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic setting as a counselor or support personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one counseling and therapy to students by appointment or through crisis intervention.
Provide group counseling and psychosocial support to students as needed.
Monitor and supervise counseled students to support their safety and prevent harm to themselves or others.
Help students manage their emotions using de-escalation strategies.
Assess scholars’ psychological needs and challenges through methods such as clinical interviews and screening tools.
Provide evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), to address anxiety and depression.
Develop and facilitate group workshops and presentations on topics including time and stress management, communication skills, anxiety and depression management, supporting others, academic performance, and psychological well-being.
Develop and maintain supplemental print and web-based materials.
Coordinate with relevant AUB campus offices, including Student Affairs, the Accessible Education Office, faculties, staff, and OIP, to support students holistically.
Participate in scholars’ orientation to support their transition to the university.
Network with and refer students to appropriate health units and specialists, such as UHS, family physicians, psychiatrists, and emergency rooms.
When needed, educate students’ families about their children’s mental health challenges and ways to support recovery.
Research and benchmark successful or evidence-based counseling and support interventions for university students.
Prepare periodic reports for HES.
Perform other related duties as needed or requested.