What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Counselor position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master of Social Work (MSW). MA in Counseling from CACREP will be considered.
- Two to three years direct clinical experience (can include internship).
- Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting.
- License or License-eligible within two years of hire in New Hampshire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including skills in suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of how to facilitate voluntary/involuntary hospitalization; skills in conferring with faculty, staff, and students regarding emergency situations.
- Clinical experience working on issues related to gender-based violence, as well as possessing a working knowledge of the full range of trauma-related counseling interventions appropriate for late adolescent and adult development.
- Demonstrated experience in providing mental health presentations and outreach to early adult population.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Diana Kiefer
Department Contact Phone Number
646-3800
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Alex Lenzen, Associate Director, Counseling Center
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students.
Percentage Of Time
80
Description
Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Develops and delivers psycho-educational programs that address the psychological impact of relationship and sexual violence.
Percentage Of Time
20
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned