Counselor

Asbury University; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury University is seeking a Counselor to deliver comprehensive mental health services across the campus, working under the Associate Dean of Wholeness and Wellness. The role supports the Center for Wholeness and Wellness and Student Life, aligning with the university’s Christian ethos and mission while promoting academic excellence and spiritual vitality.

Responsibilities include individual, couples, and group counseling, student assessments, crisis intervention, and training for practicum

Qualifications

• Master’s level or above in counseling, psychology, or marriage & family therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for Kentucky licensure by hire date.
• Experience in autonomous practice and providing multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and group counseling.
• Conduct assessments for students.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case consultations.
• Deliver trainings on practicum, suicide prevention, and staff development.
• Provide after-hours crisis intervention on a rotating basis.
• Coordinate campus programming with the Center for Wholeness and Wellness.
• Offer weekly supervision for practicum/intern counselors.

Skills

Counseling skills

Education

Master’s or higher in counseling/psychology/therapy

Job description

The Counselor provides programs and services to address the mental health needs of the entire campus community. This counselor will provide a full range of community counseling services and is responsible for specific components of the departmental goal plan. The Counselor serves directly under the Associate Dean of Wholeness and Wellness. As a staff member of the Center for Wholeness and Wellness and the Student Life team, the counselor supports the overall mission of Asbury University and adheres to the ethos statement of the University. An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.

Essential Functions:

• Primary focus of this position is to provide individual, couple, and group counseling services and referral services as part of the Center for Wholeness and Wellness in accord with established policies and procedures.
• Caseload would be approximately 20-25 hours per week with individual, couples and group counseling.
• To provide assessment services to students.
• To participate in multidisciplinary case consultations as permitted by professional ethics and legal statute.
• To provide multidisciplinary training opportunities that include practicum/intern orientation, Friday training component of the practicum/internship program, suicide prevention programs as well as Student Life and other staff/faculty development programs.
• To provide consultations with administration, faculty, and/or staff regarding students as permitted by professional ethics and legal statute.
• To plan, implement, and evaluate campus programming provided by the Center for Wholeness and Wellness.
• To provide assistance in student-related mental health emergencies. Counselors are to be available after regular working hours on a rotating basis to provide crisis intervention for acute mental health emergencies. On-call scheduling is done at the beginning of each semester for professional staff.
• To provide consultation and assistance in Student Life programming.
• To provide weekly supervision and training for master’s level practicum/intern counselors.
• To accomplish tasks in accord with established professional ethical standards and best practice standards.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, on-site position, 9 month position. The hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Potential exists to work some evenings and weekends.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• Master’s level or above counselor, psychologist or marriage and family therapist, licensed or eligible for licensure in Kentucky by hire date.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience and autonomous functioning.
• Required to maintain liability insurance coverage and current licensure throughout employment.
• Additional hours, evenings, and weekends occasionally required.
• A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Institutional Commitment:

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.