What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Counselor position at Daemen University?
Job Description
Job Description
Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.
The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.
Purpose of Role
The Clinical Counselor is responsible for providing care and treatment to enrolled students, responding to mental health crises and emergencies, and assisting the CARE Team as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and verbal communications and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
About This Opportunity
Joining our Student Affairs team, the Clinical Counselor will be responsible for the following :
Required Qualifications
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide counseling services to students including individual, group, couples, crisis intervention, and other formats based on student need.
- Provide assessment and evaluation of students.
- Work collaboratively to support the Assistant Director of Counseling Services and Clinical Coordinator in their formulation and administration of counseling policies and procedures, including updates based on emerging legislation.
- Work collaboratively with the student affairs division, counseling services staff, CARE Team, and other campus offices to explore ways to best serve the needs of students.
- Review mental health related CARE reports and follow up accordingly.
- Maintains counseling records and confidentiality within the confines of best practices and the ethical obligations of the field.
- Work with colleagues in Student Affairs and other areas of the University on programming, compliance, and related activities.
- Participate in Student Development meetings, staff meetings, clinical supervision, in services, and other activities.
- Assist in the planning and assessment process as dictated by the University.
- Develop and provide reports to support campus assessment and annual reporting needs.
- Engage in professional development and maintain licensure to practice.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
The successful Clinical Counselor candidate will possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited program. The Clinical Counselor must be licensed or licensed eligible within New York State at the time of hire (with the ability to secure a license within 10 months of start date). The Clinical Counselor must be skilled and experienced in conflict resolution and crisis management, multi-task, and be able to provide excellent service to students with acute and chronic conditions; responding to mental health crises per the University's protocol. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with the University-aged population.
BENEFITS : This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salary is competitive and includes full University benefits and professional development opportunities.
Total Compensation
Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes :
Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.
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Salary : $150,000
