Staff Counselor / Staff Psychologist - LatinX or BIPOC focus
Staff Counselor / Staff Psychologist - LatinX or BIPOC focus
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$ 63000 - 80000
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Job Description
When was the last time you changed the world
In Virginia Techs Division of Student Affairs thats exactly what were doing every dayguiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
Were currently searching for two Staff Psychologists / Counselors - LatinX or BIPOC focus to join our Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about student mental health please keep reading.
The Cook Counseling Center provides mental health services to the student community of Virginia Tech. The Staff Psychologist/ Staff Counselor- LatinX or BIPOC focus works with a multidisciplinary staff of counselors psychologists psychiatrists social workers nurse practitioners psychology interns psychiatry residents and practicum students to deliver services that maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical care. The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and has a doctoral internship program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Cook Counseling Center team; a department centered on promoting student learning development retention and holistic well-being by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success.
2) Youll be reporting to the Associate Director for Community Engagement in a Regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) The ideal candidate will provide brief culturally competent counseling for individuals groups and couples with diverse clinical concerns being responsible for providing direct clinical services to undergraduate and graduate students including initial consultation and assessment crisis intervention as needed individual and group counseling and psychiatric referrals. This position will conduct crisis interventions as needed during the day and will provide back-up coverage for the after-hours on-call service. The individual will also work with partners across the university to develop and provide culturally informed outreach and prevention services as well as partner with others on staff to provide training for other staff members.
4) Two positions are being hired through this posting a Staff Psychologist/Staff Counselor with a LatinX focus and a Staff Psychologist/Staff Counselor with a BIPOC focus. The goal for these positions is to further our work with Hispanic-Latinx BIPOC communities and marginalized students as we better understand the lived experiences of these students on this campus. We are particularly interested in hiring individuals with knowledge and experience working with these populations of students. Please indicate on your application to which (or both) you are interested in applying.
5) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
6) Youll be offered a base compensation package between $63000 - $80000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center (CCC) supports the mission of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Division of Student Affairs. We promote student learning development retention and holistic well-being by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success. The CCC supports these efforts through psycho-educational programming individual group crisis and psychiatric services. CCCs commitment to service also includes multidisciplinary training consultation advocacy and research
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a masters degree in counseling or a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and be licensed or licensed eligible as a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supervision may be provided with a goal of licensure within 1-2 years from start date of employment depending on degree and licensure requirements.
Experience providing focused therapeutic interventions with a multidisciplinary team.
Experience and interest in collaboration with academic departments faculty and staff.
Training and experience in delivering culturally competent interventions.
Well-developed counseling and clinical supervision skills
Experience with outreach and educational programming e.g. prevention programs.
Experience managing crisis situations completing risk assessments and disposition planning to address safety risks.
A self-motivated self-directed commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.
The energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of the role while maintaining positive and healthy relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues with acceptance respect and trust.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and interest in working with Hispanic-LatinX.
Bilingual.
Experience or interest in working with students from under-represented populations.
Previous training and/or experience in a college mental health setting.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$63000 - $80000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours per week
40
Review Date
06/04/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at or Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Lisa Racek at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
