Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

POSITION: Licensed Professional Counselor

SUPERVISOR: Director of Counseling and Wellness

DEPARTMENT: Counseling and Wellness/ Student Affairs

LOCATION: Oncampus located in Tiffin OH

JOB TYPE: Fulltime

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration criminal justice social sciences creative and media arts humanities education sciences technology and health. The Universitys campus in Tiffin Ohio blends traditional historic and modern buildings creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students faculty and staff. Students can pursue associate undergraduate and graduate programs both on campus and online as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition TU offers Bachelors in Business Administration and Masters of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest Romania and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change.

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism communication and management TU offers more than 40 majors through oncampus and online learning resulting in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) provides confidential culturally competent mental health services to students enrolled at the university. This role includes individual counseling crisis intervention outreach consultation and participation in wellness initiatives. The LPC works collaboratively with campus partners to support student success personal growth and mental health and wellbeing.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual couples and group counseling to students experiencing emotional psychological academic or social difficulties.
• Conducting substance abuse assessments for students.
• Deliver crisis assessment and intervention services.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal ethical and professional standards.
• Develop and facilitate outreach programs prevention outreach psychoeducational workshops and mental health awareness initiatives across campus.
• Collaborate with faculty staff student organizations and other campus partners to promote student wellbeing.
• Consult with concerned faculty staff parents and students regarding student behavior and mental health concerns while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Participate in weekly clinical staff meetings case consultations and supervision (as applicable).
• Maintain licensure and engage in ongoing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education

• Masters degree in Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Experience

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience providing counseling services (can include supervised graduate work).
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a higher education or college counseling center setting.
• Experience with crisis intervention traumainformed care and/or brief therapy models.
• Familiarity with case management systems and electronic health records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is typically performed in an office environment within a counseling center setting.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for outreach crisis response or training activities.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY SPONSORED BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All fulltime employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our fulltime benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability 403b Retirement with Employer Match Time Off (annual and sick leave) Observed Holidays Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decisionmaking and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the Universitys mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21stcentury skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES The values of Interdependence Communication Accountability Respect and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates all employment decisions are made without regard to race sex or other protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer