Counselor

Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Western State University is seeking a qualified Counselor to provide mental health services to university students on a full-time basis. The role includes carrying a regular caseload, conducting assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities also include leading individual and group therapy, crisis management, prevention workshops, and collaborating with the Division of Student Affairs to support student well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field.
• Two years of counseling experience.
• Professional accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to university students.
• Maintains caseload of up to 6 appointments daily.
• Develops and delivers mental health presentations and workshops.
• Participates in crisis management and treatment planning.
• Engages with Division of Student Affairs and supports committees.

Skills

Counseling theories

Trauma-informed care

Titanium Counseling software

Communication

Presentations

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field

Tools

Titanium Counseling software

Job description

Missouri Western State University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Counselor position. Counselors will work to provide mental health services for university students. Specific duties will include carrying a regular caseload (up to 6 appointments daily), conducting mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, leading individual and group therapy sessions, crisis management duties, running preventive mental health wellness classes and/or workshops and making treatment referrals. Additionally, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, counselors will be expected to be active within the university division of student affairs and provide appropriate services and support.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides individual and group counseling, rendering appropriate mental health services to university students
• Carrying a regular caseload (up to 6 appointments daily)
• Develops and directs mental health-related presentations as requested
• Maintains professional accreditation and contacts for the purpose of remaining current with discipline
• Engage with the division of student affairs, being agreeable to serving on various committees and participating in various division endeavors, such as strategic planning and assessment
• Provides clinical supervision for intern/practicum students as appropriate
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Career and counseling theories
• Titanium Counseling software preferred
• Working with trauma survivors and a trauma informed clinic approach
• Computer applications
• Counseling and presentations
• Communication, as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, administration and the general public

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field
• Two years of counseling experience

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Additional Demands

• May be subject to nights and weekends
• May be subject to travel

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm