Mental Health Counselor
About The Position
The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, has an opening for a Mental Health Counselor beginning January 4, 2027. This is a 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with months off. The number of months off will be determined by the position's FTE percentage. The timing of months off will be set to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort. All clinicians on our staff perform their duties while adhering to and promoting trauma-informed care and healing-centered approaches and principles, in alignment with the establishment of the Commonwealth of PA as a trauma-informed, healing-centered state.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Mental Health Counselor - Senior Professional)
- 3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Mental Health Counselor - Advanced Professional)
- Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in collaborative care for Black and African American clients
- Consulting with agency/campus partners on services for Black and African American clients
- Experience training staff on clinical considerations for working with Black and African American clients
- Strong competence in supporting students' navigation of multiple layers of identity
Responsibilities
- Providing screening/triage services for students
- Short-term individual and group therapy
- Crisis evaluation and intervention
- Outreach and consultation services
- May also provide clinical supervision and mentorship to non-licensed staff/trainees
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
