Position Information
Position Number 502020
Working Title Counselor
Job Title Counselor
Job Type Full-Time
Department Counseling Center
Job Purpose
Provide counseling services and outreach programming/workshops to university students. Counseling is provided through individual, group and couples therapy.
Essential Functions
Counsel university students regarding personal, academic and career concerns by conducting intakes (initial counseling appointment), individual, couples or group therapy. Consult with university staff and others (e.g., parents), regarding student concerns. Develop and present psycho-educational and academic workshops/outreach programming. Assist in the supervision of graduate level practicum and intern students. Participate in professional development, as required for licensure. Serve on university committees and other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology. Five years of counseling/therapy experience. Current TN license/eligible (license must be obtained within 6 months of hire date) in one of the following helping professions: Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Senior Psychological Examiner.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in counseling college students. Experience with clinical supervision of counseling interns/practicum students. Experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and sexual abuse issues.
Work Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional hours if/when needed.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience; Administrative Pay Grade AD45.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date 08/01/2018
Screening Date 08/10/2018
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), copy of license, and complete contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Licenses/Certs
- List of References
- Transcripts 2
- Transcripts 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a master's degree from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling (60 hour degree), Social Work, Psychology or Educational Psychology?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least five years of counseling/therapy experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a current TN license/eligible (license must be obtained within 6 months of hire date) in one of the following helping professions: Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Senior Psychological Examiner?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
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