Staff Counselor/Senior Staff Counselor, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0153253]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Student Counseling and Psychology department is seeking a Staff Counselor/Senior Staff Counselor to join their Student Wellness unit. This is a full-time, 12-month position within an integrated service model serving a diverse student population. The role involves providing individual, couples, and group therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, consultation, and outreach programming. Responsibilities also include the supervision of trainees and participation in university committees. UNLV is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander- Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The center also houses an APA-Accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and an active practicum training program.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Couple and Family Therapy or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university
- One year of related professional experience (for Staff Counselor)
- Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling
- Licensure for independent practice as a generalist (e.g. LCSW, LPCP, LMFT)
- Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment
- 5 years of licensed, independent related clinical work experience (for Senior Staff Counselor)
- Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
- Demonstrated skills in supervision and training
- Experience in brief therapy and group counseling
- Experience and competency in working with culturally diverse populations
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Desire to work in a collaborative setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must pass a background screening
- Occasional evening/weekend activities required
- Compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience working in a university counseling center
- Experience with the treatment of eating disorders
Responsibilities
- Time-effective individual, couples, and group therapy
- Crisis assessment and intervention
- Consultation and outreach programming to the university community
- Supervision of trainees (e.g. doctoral interns, graduate trainees, & psychiatric residents)
- Participation on unit, divisional, and university committees
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
