What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Counselor position at Old Dominion University?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Professional Counselor
Department
COUNSELING SERVICES
Position Number
FP484A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Professional Counselor will provide individual and group mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and counseling-related services to university students with the goal of increasing student success. The Professional Counselor will provide and coordinate outreach services to the university community.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work from an accredited institution.
- Counseling experience in college mental health; knowledge of college student development; demonstrated ability to work with campus and community partners to coordinate programs and prevention services
- Licensed as a Professional Counselor/Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist or license eligible within one to two years
- Experience as a counselor in college/university counseling center or in a mental health agency
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Doctoral Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution
- Completion of graduate internship at a mental health agency
- Internship at a University/College Counseling Services or mental health agency
Conditions of Employment
Given the nature of the positions in Student Enrollment, Engagement and Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing.
- There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).
Fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Job Open Date
07/03/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
07/29/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
The Office of Counseling Services provides mental health services to the student population. Individual, group, referral and consultation services are provided.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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