Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

02/05/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127202

Position Title

Staff Counselor

Department this Position Reports to

Counseling Center

Hiring Range Minimum

Salary commensurate with experience

Hiring Range Maximum

Salary commensurate with experience

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students.
Provides culturally informed outreach and prevention services to students, faculty, and staff, particularly focused on needs of BIPOC students.
Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Serve on campus-wide committees.

Description

Dartmouth College Counseling Center is looking to hire a clinician who has established experience providing counseling and outreach/programming to Black, Indigenous & People of Color ( BIPOC ) students. Through this work, the aim is to advance intentional efforts to provide services to our increasingly diverse student population. As such, the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with BIPOC student populations.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master of Social Work ( MSW ).
• Two to three years direct clinical experience (can include internship).
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling to BIPOC student population.
• Demonstrated experience in development of programming that addresses the unique counseling needs of BIPOC student populations.
• College or university counseling center experience.
• License or License-eligible within two years of hire in New Hampshire required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting.
• Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including skills in suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of how to facilitate voluntary/involuntary hospitalization; skills in conferring with faculty, staff and students regarding emergency situations.
• Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Diana Kiefer

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-3800

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Heather Earle, PhD, Director, Counseling Center

Department Contact's Phone Number

646-9487

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77503

Key Accountabilities

Description

Provide clinical services, including individual/ group counseling, triage and initial assessments, crisis intervention and participates in the emergency coverage 24-hour rotation system.

Percentage Of Time

60

Description

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate prevention and outreach education programs.

Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding mental health issues that affect the well-being of students.

Percentage Of Time

15

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents