What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR COUNSELOR HEALTH/WELFARE/WELLNESS #00063689 position at Missouri University of Science and Technology?
Hiring Department
Student Well-Being
Job Description
The senior counselor role serves as a member of a collaborative student wellbeing team dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and wellbeing as a core institutional value. Through a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach, this position will serve as a licensed mental health professional providing direct mental health services to a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students. Using a short-term intervention and stepped care model, the senior counselor will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling, screenings, consultations, and crisis intervention services. This position may also assist in training and supervision of master’s level interns. As a JED Campus Alumni school, this position plays an integral part of our collaborative and multidisciplinary student wellbeing team. For department specific information, visit https://wellbeing.mst.edu.
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.
Preferred Qualifications
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,223-$65,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 10
University Title: SENIOR COUNSELOR HEALTH/WELFARE/WELNESS
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
Student Well-Being
Job Description
The senior counselor role serves as a member of a collaborative student wellbeing team dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and wellbeing as a core institutional value. Through a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach, this position will serve as a licensed mental health professional providing direct mental health services to a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students. Using a short-term intervention and stepped care model, the senior counselor will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling, screenings, consultations, and crisis intervention services. This position may also assist in training and supervision of master’s level interns. As a JED Campus Alumni school, this position plays an integral part of our collaborative and multidisciplinary student wellbeing team. For department specific information, visit https://wellbeing.mst.edu.
- Provides individual, group, and crisis counseling with around 65% direct service commitment
- Consults with internal and external stakeholders, and with professional colleagues
- Acts as a resource and/or mentor for colleagues
- Collaborates with colleagues on campus committees and initiatives
- Contributes to gathering data, compiling information, and preparing reports
- Develops and delivers educational programs on self-management and mental health
- Other duties as assigned
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four years’ experience providing mental health services
- Professional experience in a university/college counseling center setting working with young adults and a diverse population
- Track record of consistently sound professional decision-making
- Ability to communicate effectively and create trusting, supportive relationships
- Possesses highly developed skills to resolve complex and challenging clinical situations
- Training and experience promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural excellence
- Possesses knowledge of best practices and desire to learn and incorporate new service methods
- Comfortable in the use of computer technology (PyraMED software, email, web pages, Power Point, web-based surveys) to enhance services and outreach to students and campus
- Possesses professional liability insurance
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of state and federal health care privacy laws, Title IX, VAWA, ADA, Title II, HIPAA, FERPA, and professional ethics
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,223-$65,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 10
University Title: SENIOR COUNSELOR HEALTH/WELFARE/WELNESS
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
Salary : $52,223 - $65,000
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