Counselor

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

24 days annual leave

Wide range of health insurance

401(a) retirement savings match

Tuition waivers for employees

Job summary

Stubblefield Institute is seeking a Counselor in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to provide essential mental health services to the student population. The role involves direct counseling, participation in campus outreach programs, and collaboration across departments to support at-risk students.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree in counseling or social work, along with significant experience in individual and group counseling. This position offers substantial benefits including generous annual leave and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Independent clinical license in counseling or social work is preferred.
• 5+ years of counseling experience, particularly with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services to students.
• Participate in Behavioral Intervention Team to support at-risk students.
• Develop and collaborate on prevention and outreach programs.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Multicultural competence

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

This individual’s primary responsibility will be to provide direct services to the student population in various areas of mental health support including individual and group counseling, educational workshops, prevention, outreach, and training.

The counselor will participate on the Behavioral Intervention Team to address the needs of students at risk.

The counselor will collaborate with campus partners on prevention program development and campus outreach, and participate in other projects presented by Counseling Services or the Division of Student Affairs.

The counselor may serve as a representative on campus coalitions, including the Crisis Response Team, and/or represent Counseling Services on various committees serving the student‑body.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Independent clinical license in counseling or social work, or graduate license with eligibility to work toward clinical licensure under direct supervision.
• Direct counseling experience with individuals and groups on diverse topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years counseling experience, preferably with adolescents and young adults.
• Experience with acute psychiatric conditions.
• Experience with acute crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning.
• Experience with case management and resource development.
• Knowledge, cultural humility, and experience supporting students who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse.
• Promotion of social justice, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Experience with development and implementation of prevention programming, mental health promotion, and trauma‑informed care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication necessary for documentation, campus collaboration, and the development of program materials including social media content.
• Adaptability to meet evolving needs of students.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year.
• 18 sick days per year and flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members.
• Wide range of health insurance and other benefits.
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post‑retirement, and other retiree perks.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.