Job Overview
University Health Partners Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking to fill newly created senior staff counselor positions for the 2022-23 year. The positions are full-time for either 10 or 12 months depending on the desires of the successful applicant. We are seeking a generalist to provide multiculturally attuned services to students, faculty, and staff of the university. Candidates who are seeking supervision for licensure are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provision of multi-culturally sensitive psychotherapy
- Provision of intakes, individual, and group counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Outreach and consultation to the campus community
- Development of a specific area of specialized clinical interest relevant to a college counseling setting
- Participation in agency meetings and projects
Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Master’s degree in mental health counseling, clinical or counseling psychology, or social work
2. Eligible for PCLC or Licensed Clinical Social Worker candidate license in MT; post-degree supervision will be provided by licensed CPS staff members
3. Demonstrated clinical experience working with adults including crisis assessment and intervention.
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
2. Eligible for PCLC or Licensed Clinical Social Worker candidate license in MT; post-degree supervision will be provided by licensed CPS staff members
3. Demonstrated clinical experience working with adults including crisis assessment and intervention.
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Experience working in a university counseling center and/or demonstrated potential for the variety of tasks required.
2. Experience providing and outreach and consultation services on a university campus
3. Experience working on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
2. Experience providing and outreach and consultation services on a university campus
3. Experience working on an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; have the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Possess the ability to be flexible and respond quickly to urgent needs that arise from the campus community.
- Demonstrate the capacity to work autonomously and also engage in collaborative team efforts.
- Have the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Have the ability to use computer programs (including an electronic health record) to complete job duties and assist in agency functioning.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
CPS values a team approach to our work and welcomes candidates who are eager to work in a supportive environment, to engage with their colleagues, and are passionate about working in college mental health. Position may require occasional work on the evening and weekends depending on the needs of the position. CPS staff value diversity and maintain a culturally humble stance. We continually endeavor to advance our multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to provide culturally attuned services to all clients and recognize each of their unique intersecting identities. As such, all staff are required to complete Safe Zone training as well as attend staff trainings where multicultural professional development is a focus.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon successful completion of a search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on April 22, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation – one from a clinical supervisor.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/equity/policies/grievanceprocedures.html.
