Student Health Counselor

Student Health Counselor

Position Description and Details

Looking for a change? Consider joining our Student Health & Counseling team. We are seeking individuals to assist students in changing and improving their lives and well-being. We are excited to expand our team to include two full-time counselors, a clinical case manager with a social work aspect, and a part-time family nurse practitioner. The mission of the Student Affairs Department is “we exist to serve students first”; therefore, being other-centered is critical.

Purpose of position: To provide mental health services to individual students and groups who are experiencing personal, professional, and/or educational concerns; provide outreach programming to the campus community; complete other projects as requested by the director and required by the priorities of the office. Actively participate in department and University in-services, meetings, and committees; as well as maintain awareness of current best practice guidelines through continuing education and professional development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (LMSW or LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LAPC or LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Licensure required: Must hold or be eligible to receive a State of North Dakota license in counseling or social work.
• Demonstrated expertise in counseling and psychotherapy skills with a wide range of diagnoses.
• Excellent clinical, communication, collaboration, planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships.
• Three years’ experience and skills in mental health counseling or outreach required as Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a college/university counseling center (practicum or internship experience is appropriate) preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited mental health program (e.g., CACREP, APA).
• Ability to work independently, take initiative to develop program ideas, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Experience and commitment to working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide Mental Health services to University Students
  • Conduct intake interviews and conduct assessments as needed to facilitate therapy and treatment planning.
  • Facilitate groups as assigned and provide crisis intervention services as scheduled or needed.
  • Work out a treatment plan with client and continue with counseling/ psychotherapy until the case is terminated.
  • Consult with medical providers or other external parties as needed and refer clients when appropriate.
• Non-Direct Clinical Service Activities
  • Keep records related to client contacts along timelines prescribed by director.
  • Engage in professional activities and professional development.
  • Attend Student Health Clinic & Counseling Services (SHCCS) staff meetings and participate with in-service presentations.
  • Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops related to professional development and in alignment to the responsibilities of licensure.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.