Staff Therapist

Valparaiso University • Valparaiso, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide counseling and psychological services to VU students, including: assessment, treatment planning, implementation of individual and group counseling interventions, crisis intervention, direct and indirect psycho-educational programming and outreach, supervision of graduate-level trainees (if qualified), and psychological and organizational consultation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• A doctorate or master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, CMHC, MSW, or related mental health counseling degree.
• Licensure or license eligibility in Indiana within three years of hire is necessary.
• All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Possessing college counseling center experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments and present cases in the clinical staff meetings.
• Conduct individual, conjoint, and group counseling sessions to empower clients to overcome barriers to successful academic and personal functioning.
• Record notes on client attendance and progress to maintain accurate client records within legal and ethical guidelines of the profession.
• Provide psychological consultation to assist students, parents, faculty, and staff in understanding and dealing with problems of a psychological nature.
• Design and present direct and indirect outreach programs to facilitate students' education and quality of life skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level