Student Wellness Counselor - Higher Education

University Counselor; Randolph (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State University is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and assessment for students on campus in Randolph, VT. You will document in our EMR, maintain HIPAA standards, and coordinate with student success staff, faculty, and families.

The role includes supervision of interns, group facilitation, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with external providers. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology required or licensed in field.
• Experience in higher education and licensing in psychotherapy preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and EMR documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student counseling including assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain confidential case records in EMR per HIPAA standards.
• Consult and train residential life, student success staff, and Wellness programming with campus partners.
• Collaborate with faculty, parents, and external providers to plan, coordinate, and evaluate activities and referrals.
• Co-facilitate groups and trainings; support interns as assigned.
• Stay current with developments in the field through trainings and CE opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology

Tools

PyraMed (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vermont State University is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and assessment for students on campus in Randolph, VT. You will document in our EMR, maintain HIPAA standards, and coordinate with student success staff, faculty, and families.

The role includes supervision of interns, group facilitation, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with external providers. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required.