Part Time Staff Contract Counselor - Framingham State University

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to student clients. To conduct preventive and outreach programming for the campus community. To serve as liaison with faculty, staff, parents, and community resources.

Two positions available.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Director of the Counseling Center

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial evaluations and diagnostic assessments of students.
• Provides consultation, crisis intervention and/or psychotherapy to students for mental health issues related to personal and educational concerns.
• Provides group counseling sessions for students as needed.
• Assesses need for psychiatric care psychological testing and provides or refers for such services as is appropriate to training.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with and refers students to other community mental health providers for treatment when appropriate.
• Plans, initiates and conducts campus outreach and preventive programs particularly to support at-risk and other underserved populations.
• Prepares and keeps clinical records current.
• Develops and promotes Counseling Center as University resource by communicating information about services and policies of the Center to prospective clients.
• May direct or coordinate specific area(s) of Counseling Center function as assigned by Director (e.g., intern training, outreach programming).
• Consults with and advises faculty and administrative staff regarding mental health issues affecting the education process.
• Serves as liaison to other offices/departments and serves on Student Development and campus-wide committees as assigned.
• Attends/assists with University functions of general importance to the student body or University (e.g., Orientation, Commencement).
• Accountable for ensuring that inclusivity, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
• Is responsible for upholding federal, state and local laws as they relate to the practice of mental health.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position is expected to be in-person but there may be remote opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate level training and earned degree in a counseling-related field (e.g., Social Work, Mental Health).
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults required; experience with college students preferred.
• Experience in individual therapy, group therapy, and outreach programming.
• Experience with clinical assessment and crisis management/response.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience using an electronic health record.
• Clinical experience working with diverse populations and underrepresented groups
• Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Two positions are available - one scheduled for 18 hours/week and the other scheduled for 10 hours/week. These are part-time, non-benefited, contract positions. The pay rate is $45.00 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

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