Counselor

wpi; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Counselor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) provides counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, outreach referrals, and programming to support the emotional health of students. The role emphasizes ethical practice and collaboration with staff and campus partners in a 10-month position.

Responsibilities include individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis response, and providing training and supervision to interns, while maintaining confidential records and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a counseling field required.
• License-eligible as a mental health professional in MA.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience with college students.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual, group, and couples counseling to students.
• Conduct crisis intervention and outreach referrals as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records in Titanium system.
• Serve as on-call clinician in weekly rotation.
• Collaborate with campus offices to design and deliver outreach programs.
• Assist in intern training and supervision when applicable.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Interpersonal communication

Ethical practice

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counselor Education or a related field

Job description

Job Title

Counselor

Location

Worcester

Department Name

Student Development & Counseling Center - SDCC

Division Name

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

The Counselor provides counseling, assessment, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach referrals, and programming to support the emotional health and personal growth of WPI students. The Counselor is a collaborative team player who pursues a deepening understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of our WPI community, while providing education and guidance to staff, faculty, parents, student leaders, and other campus partners. The Counselor leads with strong ethical standards and excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. This is a 10-month position.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality counseling services to WPI students by: Offering short-term individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach referrals
• Conducting alcohol and other drug assessments mandated by the Dean of Students office
• Maintaining schedule and timely clinical records and notes through the HIPAA-compliant Titanium record system
• Providing crisis intervention, consultation, and assessment as needed
• Serving as after-hours on-call clinician in weekly rotation
• Providing support to the WPI community in the event of a critical incident
• Support specific program activities and initiatives through: Working in coordination with other campus offices and student groups on campus to design, market, and provide outreach programming on topics related to mental health, emotional growth, and personal development
• Participating in Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life meetings and activities, including events organized by other campus partners to support the WPI community
• Serving on Division or Campus-Wide committees as appropriate
• Assisting in the selection and training of interns
• Providing peer supervision, clinical case consultation, and training to interns and other professional staff within the Student Development and Counseling Center
• Participating in the Worcester Consortium Counselors meetings as scheduled
• Attending relevant conferences and staying abreast of trends in higher education, particularly pertaining to student life, mental health, and well-being
• Engage in case management to connect students with appropriate levels of care by: Facilitating referrals to support staff in other offices at WPI
• Negotiating clinical coordination, referrals, and consultation with outpatient providers as appropriate
• Supporting students in outreach with campus partners
• Collaborating with the Clinical Case Manager to develop and maintain a clinical resource library
• Administer consulting and outreach programming by: Consulting and collaborating with students, staff, faculty, and parents to best support the mental health and well-being of WPI students
• Serving as liaison to Student Affinity Spaces
• Serving as advisor and providing consultation for relevant student organizations, including but not limited to SPARC (Students Preventing Assault and Rape in our Community), SMART, and Active Minds
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Counseling, or Clinical Psychology required
• License-eligible as a Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker in the State of Massachusetts
• 1 year of experience
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work with a diverse population of students in individual, group, and programming settings
• Adaptable, creative, and able to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Experience working in a college counseling environment preferred
• Skills, knowledge, and experience specifically focused on the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ students, international students, first-generation students, and students holding other intersectional identities
• Experience in goal-focused individual and group therapy models (DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT)
• College mental health experience preferred

Salary Grade 6:

$55,400 - $63,250 per year (depending on experience)

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a c