Medical Student Programs Counselor II (Academic & Wellness)

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking an experienced University Counselor II to provide academic and personal counseling for medical students at the Detroit campus. The role reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Career Development and focuses on student success from matriculation to graduation.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least three years of clinical mental health experience, and a track record supporting student development, wellness, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in counseling and guidance, student personnel, social work and/or psychology.
• Minimum of three years of prior clinical work experience in a mental health field.
• Three-year experience in working with students; medical student experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable about mental health, human services referral agencies in the tri-county area.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution and crisis, emotional and psychological needs of the young adult medical student.
• Responsive to the needs of others.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Must be flexible, creative and have the ability to remain objective.
• Dedicated to organizational excellence.
• General knowledge and understanding of student policies and procedures and administrative structure.
• Research skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and personal counseling for approximately 200 medical students from matriculation through graduation.
• Deliver daily academic and personal counseling services; work individually and in groups.
• Assist in development, implementation and evaluation of health and wellness programming.
• Represent the Office of Student Affairs on School of Medicine and university committees.
• Participate in regional and national activities of the AAMC.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Student counseling

Research skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling and guidance, student personnel, social work and/or psychology

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking an experienced University Counselor II to provide academic and personal counseling for medical students at the Detroit campus. The role reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Career Development and focuses on student success from matriculation to graduation.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least three years of clinical mental health experience, and a track record supporting student development, wellness, and