What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF COUNSELOR position at University of Northwestern St. Paul?
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Position Summary
Position Overview
Provide individual and group counseling services for University of Northwestern – St. Paul students.
What will I do in this position?
Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide individual and group counseling services, therapy group counseling services, and educational seminars with Northwestern students.
- Maintain updated and comprehensive intake, case and summary notes of counseling services and communication with Northwestern students.
- Administer, score and interpret psychological tests, as appropriate, with Northwestern students.
- If qualified, maintain involvement in clinical supervision with counseling staff.
- Maintain communication with appropriate University of Northwestern – St. Paul staff and faculty, as appropriate.
- Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.
What will it take to succeed in this position?
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Psychology or equivalent field of study, required
- The ideal candidate will possess a valid mental health license or be eligible to obtain one
- Previous individual counseling setting experience, required
- Experience working with women and issues pertaining to female sexuality from female perspective, required
- Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to adhere to APA/ACHA standards of ethical practice
- Ability to maintain professional and ethical standards throughout employment at University of Northwestern – St. Paul
- Ability to articulate and defend perspective on the relationship between the discipline of Psychology and the Christian faith
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment
What are the benefits of working at Northwestern?
In addition to being part of a compelling, meaningful mission, we have benefits we believe set us apart from other employers.
For example we have:
- Generous health, dental and other insurance benefits
- Excellent Paid Time Off plan
- Twelve-plus paid holidays per year
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Employer retirement contributions
- Complimentary access to campus athletic, music, and theatre events
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