Mental Health Counselor

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); United States; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental)

Retirement plans with annual state match

Tuition remission

Paid holidays and leave

Résumé du poste

The Office of Counseling Services at UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is hiring a full-time Mental Health Counselor. This position involves providing culturally competent intake assessments, triage appointments, and both individual and group therapy.

Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in a related field and experience with transitional-age adults. The job includes collaboration with various campus departments and participation in after-hours services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a clinical track required.
• One year of post‑graduate clinical experience.
• Experience with transitional‑age adults is necessary.

Responsabilités

• Provide culturally competent intake assessments and crisis intervention.
• Build relationships with campus departments for collaboration.
• Participate in after-hours on‑call services as needed.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Sound judgment

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Office of Counseling Services at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for a full‑time, grant‑funded, exempt position. The Mental Health Counselor will report to the Director of the University Counseling Center and will provide culturally competent intake assessments, triage appointments, crisis intervention, case management, solution‑focused individual therapy, group therapy and conflict resolution strategies.

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts)
• Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA; supplemental retirement accounts with $600 annual state match)
• Life insurance (state‑sponsored MetLife, USM‑sponsored MetLife Plan, long‑term disability insurance)
• Tuition remission
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Paid leave (22 days annual for exempt positions, 15 days sick leave, 3 days personal leave)

Responsibilities

• Prevention and wellness programming (including psychoeducational workshop development, planning and presentation)
• Build relationships and collaborate with campus departments (Athletics, Student Engagement and Lifelong Learning, Campus Life, Residence Life, Student Health, Wellness Center, etc.) to coordinate training efforts and larger campus events
• Facilitate marketing around prevention and wellness programming for the campus community by working with community partners (neighboring colleges, non‑profit organizations, etc.)
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call services; some evening and weekend hours required as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field with a clinical track
• One year of post‑graduate clinical experience
• Experience working with transitional‑age adults

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make ethical, clinically informed decisions
• Capacity to handle stressful or complex clinical situations with professionalism and compassion
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing counseling services to college‑aged adults in a university counseling center
• Experience in clinical supervision of trainees or early‑career professionals
• Ability to work effectively with clients presenting with severe emotional disturbances

Licenses & Certifications

• Maryland license or license eligible within the state within six (6) months of employment
• Copy of current Maryland board license (or documentation of board eligibility or certification) required

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, or sitting at a desk
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.