Mental Health Counselor

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in University Park seeks a Mental Health Counselor at Advanced or Senior level. The position is offered at 75% or 83.3% FTE with summer months off, starting January 4, 2027.

The role involves triage, short-term therapy, crisis evaluation, and outreach. Candidates should hold a Master’s Degree with licensure as LPC or LCSW in PA, and have 3–6 years (depending on level) of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree required with 6+ years of relevant experience for Senior Professional track.
• Master's Degree required with 3+ years of relevant experience for Advanced Professional track.
• Licensure as LPC or LCSW in PA is required.

Aufgaben

• Provide screening/triage services for students, short-term individual and group therapy, and crisis evaluation/intervention.
• Offer outreach and consultation services to campus partners.
• May supervise and mentor non-licensed staff/trainees.

Kenntnisse

Crisis care

Trauma-informed care

Healing-centered approaches

Mentorship supervision

Diversity & identity support

Ausbildung

Master's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

This is a/an 83.3% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with months off. The number of months off will be determined by the position's FTE percentage. The timing of months off will be set to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to HR105 FTE positions should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, has a Mental Health Counselor position available beginning January 4, 2027. This position can be filled at the Advanced or Senior Level.

This position can be filled at the 75% or 83.3% full-time equivalency (FTE) with months off in summer.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include providing screening/triage services for students, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation and intervention, and outreach and/consultation services.
• May also provide clinical supervision and training/mentorship to non-licensed staff/trainees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in crisis care, including rapid/walk-in triage, risk assessment, safety planning, stabilization, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care is preferred.
• It is preferred that candidates have strong competence in supporting students' navigation of multiple layers of identity.

Clinical Practice Expectations

All clinicians on our staff perform their duties while adhering to and promoting trauma-informed care and healing-centered approaches and principles, in alignment with the establishment of the Commonwealth of PA as a trauma-informed, healing-centered state.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Mental Health Counselor - Senior Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors If filled as Mental Health Counselor - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $59,580.00 - $94,980.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.