Mental Health Counselor

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition discount 75%

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Penn State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in University Park, seeks Mental Health Counselor at Advanced or Senior level, starting January 4, 2027. Position available at 75% or 83.3% FTE with months off in summer, with eligibility for full-time benefits.

Responsibilities include screening/triage, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation/intervention, outreach, and supervision/training of non-licensed staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and PA licensure as LPC or LCSW
• 3+ years (Advanced) or 6+ years (Senior) relevant experience

Responsabilités

• Providing screening/triage services for students, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation and intervention, and outreach/consultation services
• Providing clinical supervision and training/mentorship to non-licensed staff/trainees

Connaissances

Crisis care

Trauma-informed care

Identity navigation

Formation

Master's Degree

Description du poste

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

• providing screening/triage services for students, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation and intervention, and outreach and/consultation services.
• providing 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.

Background Checks / Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• 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

• 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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR include

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