About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs.
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Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of the Wellness Center, the Counselor will be responsible for providing culturally responsive mental health services to students including assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and consultation. This is a 20-hour a week position. The hiring range for LMSW/LGPC is $32.86-34.86/hour. The hiring range for a LCSW-C/LCPC is $38.00-40.00/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides intake assessments and effective treatment planning.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students presenting with a variety of personal, social, academic, and mental health concerns.
• Provides case management and appropriate referrals to off-campus providers as needed.
• Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and consultation as needed during working hours.
• Seeks immediate consultation with the Director of the Wellness Center in situations where there is concern for a student's safety or the safety of others.
• Provides professional consultation to faculty, staff, college administrators, and family members of students as needed.
• Establishes and maintain collaborative relationships with local hospitals, substance abuse and mental health agencies, and mental health professionals.
• Maintains accurate, adequate, and timely documentation of treatment records including assessment, treatment plans, progress notes, correspondence with others, and termination records.
• Follows professional ethics, state laws, FERPA, and McDaniel College Wellness Center procedures for the administration and documentation of treatment records.
• Maintains professional licensure and credentials in good standing including the completion of required continuing education credits.
• Observes state and national statues and guidelines related to professional role, code of ethics, and confidentiality including FERPA.
• Attends meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, PsyD, MSW, or M.A. in Mental Health Counseling or related field
• Licensed to practice in the state of Maryland: LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, or licensed psychologist
• Experience managing crisis situations
• Successful completion of a background and credential background check
• Experience working with database, tracking and counseling software

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Some bending and stooping when working with files.
• Limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Application Instructions:

Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience; resume, names and contact Information of three professional references, and a completed job application. Review of applications begins immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

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