Staff Therapist
Staff Therapist
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USD 46000 - 46000
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Job Description
Position Description:
The Staff Therapist position provides counseling and psychological services to VU students including: assessment treatment planning implementation of individual and group counseling interventions crisis intervention direct and indirect psychoeducational programming and outreach supervision of graduate level trainees and psychological and organizational consultation. The position is designed to foster the development and contribute to the ability of Valpo students to function successfully in the academic and cocurricular environment and in postgraduation life. Compensation for this limited fulltime position is $46000 annually.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide individual conjoint and group counseling to Valparaiso University students.
- Conduct intakes for incoming clients and provide the appropriate recommendations (i.e. individual counseling referral out AARC health center TAO Connect etc..
- Provide single appointment sessions to students at the end of each semester.
- Provide crisis intervention and crisis counseling for students whenever needed.
- Provide consultation concerning students and student problems to faculty staff students parents and other professionals.
- Administer and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments.
- Maintain accurate client records within legal and ethical guidelines of the profession.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Doctorate or Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Social Work or a related field.
- 12 years experience.
- Licensure or license eligibility in Indiana within three years of hire is necessary.
- Possessing college counseling center experience is preferred.
Other Qualifications:
- Develop and present outreach programs and services to address and respond to the needs of the campus community.
- Participate in outreach activities in the greater community on a timeavailable basis.
- Provide consultation and referral for University faculty staff and administration regarding Counseling Center policies procedures and services as appropriate.
- Consult with the director and other staff regarding all major decisions which affect the Counseling Center.
- Collaborate with staff to formulate annual Counseling Center goals and objectives.
- Participate in Counseling Center Student Affairs and University committee work as appropriate.
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.
To be considered for this position you must upload:
Cover letter
Resume
List of 3 professional references
Answer all application questions
Please address the cover letter to:
Mrs. Kimberly Boone Johnson Director
Valparaiso University
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
