Mental Health Counselor — Crisis & Trauma-Informed Care

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, invites applications for a Mental Health Counselor position beginning January 4, 2027. The role can be filled at Advanced or Senior level and at 75% or 83.3% FTE, with summer months off.

Responsibilities include screening/triage, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation/intervention, and outreach/consultation; supervision of non-licensed staff/trainees may be included.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 3+ or 6+ years of relevant experience depending on rank.

Responsibilities

• Screening/triage for students; short-term individual and group therapy; crisis evaluation/intervention; outreach/consultation.
• Possible clinical supervision and training/mentorship to non-licensed staff/trainees.

Skills

Crisis care

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Education

Master's degree

Tools

Licensure: LPC or LCSW (PA)

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, invites applications for a Mental Health Counselor position beginning January 4, 2027. The role can be filled at Advanced or Senior level and at 75% or 83.3% FTE, with summer months off.

Responsibilities include screening/triage, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis evaluation/intervention, and outreach/consultation; supervision of non-licensed staff/trainees may be included.