Resident Counselor

State of Virginia•Wise, VA

50d

About The Position

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applicants for a Resident Counselor position. The Resident Counselor is a full-time, 12 month (year-round), resident licensed position within The Counseling Center. The Resident Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling. The Resident Counselor will: Submit necessary application and supporting materials to the Virginia Board of Counseling for Resident Licensure. Complete a 3400-hour residency in accordance with regulations set forth by the Virginia Board of Counseling. Participate in one-on-one supervision with the Director of Counseling each week. Pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. Serve on the after-hours on-call rotation for crisis intervention for UVA Wise students. Attend weekly Counseling Center staff meetings. Provide psycho-educational, awareness, and prevention programs to the campus community. Provide counseling services to the student population, including: Assessments Clinical treatment Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Implementation Walk-in services Referral services to appropriate community resources for medication evaluations, specialty services, and/or private practitioners. Provide consultation and referral services to the staff/faculty population on an as needed basis. Participate in professional development activities. Maintain membership(s) in appropriate professional organizations and associations as well as annual state licensure requirements. Maintain a positive relationship with local community agencies to promote and utilize referral resources. Function as a member of Student Affairs team in consultation, special projects, and daily interactions. Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling.

Requirements

Master's Degree, licensed eligible.

Responsibilities

Submit necessary application and supporting materials to the Virginia Board of Counseling for Resident Licensure.
Complete a 3400-hour residency in accordance with regulations set forth by the Virginia Board of Counseling.
Participate in one-on-one supervision with the Director of Counseling each week.
Pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.
Serve on the after-hours on-call rotation for crisis intervention for UVA Wise students.
Attend weekly Counseling Center staff meetings.
Provide psycho-educational, awareness, and prevention programs to the campus community.
Provide counseling services to the student population, including: Assessments Clinical treatment Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Implementation Walk-in services Referral services to appropriate community resources for medication evaluations, specialty services, and/or private practitioners.
Provide consultation and referral services to the staff/faculty population on an as needed basis.
Participate in professional development activities.
Maintain membership(s) in appropriate professional organizations and associations as well as annual state licensure requirements.
Maintain a positive relationship with local community agencies to promote and utilize referral resources.
Function as a member of Student Affairs team in consultation, special projects, and daily interactions.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling.