Counselor

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Usmd is seeking an Upward Bound Counselor at the University of Maryland, College Park to provide personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income potential first-generation college students. You will assist students in successfully matriculating to post-secondary institutions of their choosing.

The position requires a Master's degree and two years of experience in counseling. The salary range is $70,000 - $73,000.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical or counseling experience in an education or community setting.
• Ability to obtain a LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, assessment techniques, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career development counseling to students.
• Conduct client assessments and refer clients as needed.
• Assist with administrative functions and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Crisis intervention

Program development

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

## CounselorApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103527# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: The Upward Bound Counselor is to provide personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income potential first-generation college students by equipping participants with the necessary skills to successfully matriculate to post-secondary institutions of their choosing. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Provides client assessments. Coordinates client referrals as necessary and appropriate. Assists with administrative functions. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: Licenses/ Certifications: LGPC may also be considered with at least 2000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work and the ability to obtain a LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year.# **Minimum Qualifications**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.Experience: Two (2) years of clinical or counseling experience in an education or community setting.Other: LGPC may also be considered with at least 2000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work and the ability to obtain a LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Knowledge of individual, family, and group counseling techniques for students in grades 9–12.Knowledge of crisis intervention, disaster response, and trauma management principles and practices.Knowledge of assessment techniques used to diagnose psychological disorders.Knowledge of program development and educational workshops that inform students and parents about mental health, school, family, and relationship issues.Knowledge of program evaluation methods and treatment outcome assessment, including student academic and personal/social progress.Knowledge of group psychodynamics and clinical supervision practices.Knowledge of test construction, administration, and validation methods.Knowledge of research methodologies used in scientific investigations.Skill in consulting with organizations, both internal and external to the campus.Skill in training and mentoring student workers and paraprofessionals.Skill in providing clinical supervision and facilitating case study discussions.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.# **Additional Job Details****Preferences: NA****Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, (3) References****Best Consideration Date: May 26 , 2026****Posting Close Date: N/A****Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**UGST-Pre-College-Program in UG Studies# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$70,000 - $73,000# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.# **EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.