Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Psychologist, LPC, LCSW

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Military Institute is seeking a full-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Psychologist to provide individual counseling and crisis intervention for cadets. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and be licensed or license eligible in Virginia. This role offers a chance to impact young adults' mental health in a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Licensed or license eligible in Virginia within 2 months.
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical codes and laws.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual counseling.
• Conduct intakes and assessments.
• Develop and evaluate outreach programming.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Psychologist, LPC, LCSW

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The VMI Center for Cadet Counseling is seeking candidates for a full-time licensed Mental Health Counselor / Clinical Psychologist / LPC / LCSW counseling position. This position reports to the Director of Cadet Counseling.

Those with professional interest and expertise in counseling young adults are particularly encouraged to apply for this is full-time 12-month year-round position.No military experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual counseling.
• Conduct intakes.
• Provide substance abuse assessments and psychoeducation group.
• Provide consultation services with faculty, staff, parents, and cadets.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach programming for the Corps and assist with cadet health and wellness education and activities.
• Assist with cadet retention activities.
• Provide crisis assessment, counseling, and interventions.
• Provide on-call after-hours coverage on rotating basis with other clinical staff.
• Remain involved with local/regional/state/ organizations related to the department.
• Follow record keeping guidelines and adherence to professional standards and codes of conduct.
• Committee service as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or closely related field.
• Licensed or license eligible within the next 2 months in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Demonstrated understanding of adherence to ethical codes and applicable state and federal laws regarding the provision of mental health services.

Additional Considerations:

• A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center.
• Well-developed counseling and crisis intervention skills.
• A collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues.
• The energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships.
• A self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Licensure as a clinical psychologist, Social Worker, or professional counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Pay

Starting salary based on credentials and experience.

VMI offers an excellent benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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