Campus Counselor & On-Call Crisis Support

Bryant University; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Counselor position within the Office of Counseling Services. The role provides individual counseling, short-term therapy, crisis intervention, and assessment, with a rotating on-call schedule including evenings and weekends to support campus needs.

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in counseling or psychology and be independently licensed in RI (LMHC or LICSW) or eligible within 6–12 months,

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in counseling or psychology.
• Independently licensed in RI (LMHC or LICSW) or licensed eligible within six–twelve months.
• Experience with college mental health and suicide risk assessment preferred.
• Excellent skills in psychological evaluation and diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, short-term therapy, crisis intervention, referrals, and comprehensive clinical assessment and risk evaluation services to Bryant University students while managing a significant clinical caseload throughout the academic year.
• Provide consultation and support to students, faculty, staff, families, and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns and appropriate interventions.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate outreach, prevention, psychoeducational programs, and support groups that promote student well-being in collaboration with campus partners and student organizations.
• Represent the Office of Counseling Services at orientation programs, open houses, admissions events, and other university programs, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Participate in the Counseling Services on-call rotation by serving as the backup on-call clinician for behavioral health emergencies in accordance with the department’s rotating (10 day) coverage schedule.
• Deliver workshops, classroom presentations, consultations, and mental health training for students, faculty, staff, and campus organizations to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and promote effective help-seeking behaviors.
• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate the Student Support Network ( SSN ) Peer Support Training Program, including recruitment, training, supervision, and collaboration with campus partners to strengthen peer support initiatives.
• Collaborate with OCS leadership and colleagues to identify, prioritize, and respond to emerging departmental needs and unforeseen responsibilities in support of the Office of Counseling Services’ mission and student success.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Graduate degree in counseling or psychology

Job description

Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Counselor position within the Office of Counseling Services. The role provides individual counseling, short-term therapy, crisis intervention, and assessment, with a rotating on-call schedule including evenings and weekends to support campus needs.

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in counseling or psychology and be independently licensed in RI (LMHC or LICSW) or eligible within 6–12 months,