Staff Therapist

Morehouse College

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Atlanta seeks a mental health professional to provide services to students and campus. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, providing therapy, and maintaining records. Requires a Master's or doctoral degree in a related field, with three years of experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse population are essential.

Qualifications

Three years of providing mental health service, preferably in a collegiate setting.
Valid license to practice counseling or psychology in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake evaluations of students requesting mental health services.
Provide individual therapy services as needed.
Maintain timely record keeping and response to stakeholders.
Facilitate referral to other campus departments as needed.
Provide consultation services to students, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Ability to work with a diverse student population

Knowledgeable of psychological assessment

Ability to diffuse volatile situations

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to provide supervision and guidance

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling or Psychology

Job description

Overview

This position provides mental health services to students referred to or requesting assistance from the Student Counseling Center and to the campus at large. This person is expected to perform under minimal supervision due to specialized training and experience and will be trusted to make sound clinical decisions in the best interests of students and the college. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of the Student Counseling Center ( SCC ) and performance is based upon management of clinical caseload, satisfaction of students served, and collaboration with colleagues and other campus stakeholders. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the College Policies & Procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling or Psychology.
Experience: Three years of providing mental health service, preferably in a collegiate setting (Inclusive of practicum and internship training).
Requirements: Valid license to practice counseling or psychology in the state of Georgia. License eligible accepted but not preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral level therapist preferred.
Valid license to practice counseling or psychology in the state of Georgia.

Preferred Education/Experience

Doctoral level therapist preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with a diverse student population.
Knowledgeable of psychological assessment, DSM 5 diagnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
Ability to diffuse volatile situations requiring sound, timely decisions in the interest of the student, SCC, the College and in conjunction with all applicable laws and codes of ethics.
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate outreach workshops, seminars, and group therapy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Ability to provide supervision and guidance to assigned graduate student trainees within area of responsibility, providing direct training and supervision as needed.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
Ability to communicate and have strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.

Primary Duties

Conducts intake evaluations of students requesting mental health services.
Provides individual therapy services as needed and assigned.
Maintains timely record keeping and response to students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Facilitates referral to other campus departments, private providers, and/or Morehouse strategic partners as needed.
Works with other campus departments and stakeholders to support the mission of the college.
Provides consultation services to students, student organizations, faculty, and staff as needed.
Participates in weekly case conference, staff meetings, and other meetings/committees as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 100

Posting Number: S1295P

Number of Vacancies: 2

Job Open Date: 10/09/2025

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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