Counselor, Graduate Law Focus
Penn State College of Education
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Carlisle • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $61,800 - $89,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide brief individual, couples and group counseling, assessment, crisis counseling, and case management services for undergraduate and graduate students seeking help for emotional and behavioral concerns
- Assist with specialized individual and group mental health counseling services for graduate students
- Conduct other outreach and educational programming, including orientation sessions for new Law students, and Law faculty and staff education workshops on supporting Law students’ mental health needs
- Participate in counselor duty or “on call” access coverage during regular business hours
- Consult with faculty, staff, parents, and others on issues of student care and concern
- Maintain current, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, as well as CAPS policies
- Attend and participate in scheduled law student services staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate
Requirements
- Masters’ degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work from an accredited program
- Licensed in Pennsylvania as a Social Worker or equivalent in Psychology or Counseling
- Strong trauma-informed clinical skills
- Experience in handling crisis situations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team oriented and collaborative
- Experience with providing mental health services to clients in a clinical setting
- Direct clinical experience serving clients impacted by trauma, intimate partner violence, substance use, and high-risk concerns
- Experience and knowledge of relevant cultural factors and the specific developmental mental health, and academic concerns of graduate students enrolled
- Evidence of cultural competency, advocacy, and commitment to authentic relationship building serving diverse populations
- Ability to work independently in the United States is required for employment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
counselingcrisis counselingcase managementclinical documentationtrauma-informed clinical skillsmental health servicescultural competencyadvocacyrelationship building
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsteam orientedcollaborativeindependent work
Certifications
Masters’ degree in PsychologyMasters’ degree in CounselingMasters’ degree in Social WorkLicensed Social Worker in PennsylvaniaLicensed Psychologist in PennsylvaniaLicensed Counselor in Pennsylvania