Professional Counselor

Professional Counselor (FP387A)

ODU is seeking candidates for a Professional Counselor (full-time, 12 month) position. The Professional Counselor will provide individual and group mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and counseling-related services to university students with the goal of increasing student success. The Professional Counselor will provide and coordinate outreach services to the university community.

Required Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work from an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Counseling experience in college mental health; knowledge of college student development; demonstrated ability to work with campus and community partners to coordinate programs and prevention services Licensed as a Professional Counselor/Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist or license eligible within one to two years Experience as a counselor in college/university counseling center or in a mental health agency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Doctoral Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution Completion of graduate internship at a mental health agency Internship at a University/College Counseling Services or mental health agency

Conditions of Employment: Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing.

• There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).

Review Date: This position is open until filled.  
To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/18609. It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.