Staff Counselor/Senior Staff Counselor, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology [R0153253]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology is seeking a Staff Counselor/Senior Staff Counselor. This role is within the Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), an IACS-Accredited center within the Student Wellness unit. CAPS is part of an integrated service model dedicated to serving a diverse student population. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Responsibilities include individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis assessment and intervention; consultation and outreach programming; supervision of trainees; and participation in committees. UNLV is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III- Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander- Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized for its ethnic diversity. The ideal candidate will embrace cultural humility and equity, with experience working across diverse identities. CAPS also maintains 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
- A desire to work in a collaborative setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must pass a background screening
- 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
