Counselor

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is seeking an Upward Bound Counselor to provide personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income, first-generation college students. This role requires a Master's degree and two years of relevant experience.

The counselor will perform client assessments, coordinate referrals, and assist with various administrative tasks.

The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $73,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Two years of clinical or counseling experience in an education or community setting.
• Ability to obtain LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provides client assessments.
• Coordinates client referrals as necessary.
• Assists with administrative functions.

Skills

Individual, family, and group counseling techniques

Crisis intervention principles

Assessment techniques for psychological disorders

Group psychodynamics

Oral and written communication

Use of Microsoft Office products

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides client assessments.
• Coordinates client referrals as necessary and appropriate.
• Assists with administrative functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• LGPC may also be considered with at least 2000 hours of post‑graduate supervised clinical work and the ability to obtain an LCSW‑C or LCPC license within one year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Individual, family, and group counseling techniques for students in grades 9–12.
• Crisis intervention, disaster response, and trauma management principles and practices.
• Assessment techniques used to diagnose psychological disorders.
• Program development and educational workshops that inform students and parents about mental health, school, family, and relationship issues.
• Program evaluation methods and treatment outcome assessment, including student academic and personal/social progress.
• Group psychodynamics and clinical supervision practices.
• Test construction, administration, and validation methods.
• Research methodologies used in scientific investigations.
• Consulting with organizations, both internal and external to the campus.
• Training and mentoring student workers and paraprofessionals.
• Providing clinical supervision and facilitating case study discussions.
• Oral and written communication.
• Use of Microsoft Office products.
• Interpretation and application of policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Salary Range

Regular Salary Range: $70,000 - $73,000.

Benefits Summary

Regular Exempt benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and other standard benefits. (Details available separately.)

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. The information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I‑9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Title IX Non‑Discrimination Notice

The University of Maryland, College Park is committed to a campus environment free from discrimination and harassment.