Part-Time Staff Therapist

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is seeking a Part-Time Staff Therapist to provide culturally informed counseling and crisis intervention services to students. This role involves working 20 hours per week and engaging in various mental health-related activities while contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Comprehensive medical plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or equivalent.
• PA Licensed or license eligible.
• Experience with late adolescent and non-traditional students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups and workshops.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding student needs.

Skills

Culturally informed counseling

Crisis intervention

Diversity and inclusion programming

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Master’s clinical degree (LSW, LCSW, LPC)

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Part-Time Staff Therapist

Apply now Job no: 505081

Work type: Part-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success

Job Summary

This is a part-time, 12-month Counseling Center Staff position. The position will work 20 hours per week. This position will provide culturally informed direct client care to students. This person will also engage in consultation services; may provide supervision to trainees and share crisis on-call responsibilities. Position may provide virtual therapy services. Participate in general Student Affairs functions as a member of an Office within Student Success .

Essential Functions

• Provide culturally informed individual counseling, group therapy, initial assessments, crisis intervention, and referral services to students.
• Demonstrate commitment, skill and experience in diversity and inclusion programming and clinical expertise in working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff and administration regarding students.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups, support groups, and conduct workshops on mental health-related topics.
• Provide supervision to trainees if necessary.
• Maintain APA professional ethics in all areas.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Attend Counseling Center Staff meetings; divisional meetings as needed.
• Additional tasks as assigned by Executive Director.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or Master’s clinical degree (i.e. LSW, LCSW, LPC, etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
• PA Licensed or license eligible (ability to acquire one within 90 days of start date).
• Experience providing personal counseling, crisis intervention, assessment and consultation to late adolescent/early adult population and non-traditional students.
• Commitment and experience working with students with multiple marginalized intersecting identities, international students, veterans; providing culturally informed counseling, crisis intervention and consultation.
  

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $26.16 - $39.24 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 22 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Part-Time Staff Therapist

Apply now Job no: 505081

Work type: Part-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success

Essential Functions

• Provide culturally informed individual counseling, group therapy, initial assessments, crisis intervention, and referral services to students.
• Demonstrate commitment, skill and experience in diversity and inclusion programming and clinical expertise in working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff and administration regarding students.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups, support groups, and conduct workshops on mental health-related topics.
• Provide supervision to trainees if necessary.
• Maintain APA professional ethics in all areas.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Attend Counseling Center Staff meetings; divisional meetings as needed.
• Additional tasks as assigned by Executive Director.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or Master’s clinical degree (i.e. LSW, LCSW, LPC, etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
• PA Licensed or license eligible (ability to acquire one within 90 days of start date).
• Experience providing personal counseling, crisis intervention, assessment and consultation to late adolescent/early adult population and non-traditional students.
• Commitment and experience working with students with multiple marginalized intersecting identities, international students, veterans; providing culturally informed counseling, crisis intervention and consultation.
  

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $26.16 - $39.24 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 22 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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