Campus Wellness Counselor & Career Coach

University Of Saint Mary, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary is seeking a dynamic Campus Counselor to provide personal, social, career and educational counseling to students. This full-time, 10-month position works on the Leavenworth campus and participates in CARE Team activities, workshops and campus outreach to support student well-being.

Responsibilities include direct counseling, crisis intervention, coordination with campus partners, and development of resources and programs to enhance student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work required.
• Current KS clinical license in counseling.
• A minimum of one-year related experience.
• Experience and commitment to working with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Affinity for the mission of University of Saint Mary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students through counseling, assessment, consultation and referral to develop understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses, to restructure concepts and feelings, or to define goals and actions as these are related to personal, social, educational and career development and adjustment.
• Provide counseling and crisis stabilization for students who request services or are referred by faculty or staff.
• Meet with students and coordinate student transitions from university services to off-campus referrals/resources as appropriate for the level of treatment required.
• Communicate with staff, parents, families or designated emergency contacts regarding emergencies including hospitalizations and other crises to help facilitate success on campus, or transition back to campus if possible, when issues are appropriately resolved for care.
• Develop and maintain a database of community resources that can be utilized by mental health clinicians, physicians as well as campus partners seeking referrals.
• Maintain complete, accurate, timely case notes.
• Attend interdepartmental case management and committee meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Develop and present workshops for staff, faculty and students on mental health and other topics.
• Assist in student orientation, parent orientation, student leader trainings and other events as requested.
• Consult regularly with assigned key campus partners regarding services, access and care for students.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and community providers.
• Coordinate specialty services on campus for student groups who would benefit from group programs.

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work

Job description

The University of Saint Mary is seeking a dynamic Campus Counselor to provide personal, social, career and educational counseling to students. This full-time, 10-month position works on the Leavenworth campus and participates in CARE Team activities, workshops and campus outreach to support student well-being.

Responsibilities include direct counseling, crisis intervention, coordination with campus partners, and development of resources and programs to enhance student success.