Staff Counselor - Counseling Center

Chatham University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of Staff Counselor. In this role, the successful candidate will support student well-being while contributing to the training and development of future mental health professionals. This position offers the opportunity to provide direct clinical services, supervise and mentor psychology trainees, and collaborate with campus partners to promote student mental health, resilience, and success.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology/Clinical Psychology
Minimum of three years’ experience of counseling and administrative work in higher education (may include postdoctoral work)
Experience with diverse populations
Office Management skills
Experience in: Psychological Assessments and Evaluations
Psychological and Brief therapeutic treatments
Crisis Intervention/referrals
Management and supervision of graduate counseling internship program

Responsibilities

Adhere to and train practicum trainees to adhere to Counseling Center policies and procedures.
Provide consultation, education, and outreach services to faculty, staff, and students on developmental, mental health and wellness, and harm-reduction issues.
Participate in Counseling Services emergency and crisis response procedures, including an “on call” rotation, with full-time staff counselors in a regular rotation and part-time staff taking “on call” if other Counseling Services staff are out of the office.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an annual 1st year practicum experience for Chatham PsyD students
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of an annual practicum experience for advanced students from Chatham and other university/college counseling, psychology and social work programs.
Provide counseling services (individual therapy and group/support counseling) to students.
Provide career counseling and referrals to students when it is appropriate in the course of therapy and/or when Career Development is unable to provide career exploration and career counseling.
Provide assessment and psychological evaluations for students, including psychodiagnostics evaluation when clinically appropriate.
Provide students with appropriate referrals when needed.
Consult with mental health professionals. (physicians/psychiatrists/other providers) regarding students’ needs for referrals and/or to providing appropriate care or continuity of care, including medication.
Liaise with members of the University community to encourage referrals to the Counseling Service when students need support
Identify and engage in practices that encourage adaptable, flexible, problem-solving approaches among staff and trainees.