Temporary Full-Time Counselor, Multiple Positions

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Counseling Center position. The role involves providing in‑person individual and group counseling to undergraduate and graduate students, with risk assessment and emergency intervention as needed.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate practicum students, offer referrals, and develop outreach initiatives that are culturally and trauma‑informed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Unencumbered PA licensure (LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) or equivalent.
• At least three years of professional counseling experience with young adults.
• Strong cultural competency with diverse populations (color, LGBTQ+, abilities, faiths).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion.
• Background clearances required (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI).

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑person individual and group counseling.
• Perform risk assessment and emergency interventions.
• Offer consultation to students, faculty, and staff.
• Supervise graduate practicum students.
• Provide referral services to external resources when higher level care is needed.
• Develop and implement culturally and trauma‑informed outreach programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners and participate in campus service opportunities.
• Work the Counseling Center schedule (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) with occasional evenings.

Skills

Cultural competency

Diversity commitment

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20‑minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Counseling Center is located in the student health center, reporting through the division of Student Affairs. Counselors utilize a solution‑focused model and serve undergraduate and graduate students in a team‑oriented setting. This is a non‑teaching position.

Responsibilities

• Providing in‑person individual and group counseling.
• Providing risk assessment and emergency intervention services.
• Providing consultation services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Providing clinical supervision of graduate practicum students.
• Providing referral services to external resources when a higher level of care is needed.
• Developing and implementing culturally‑ and trauma‑informed outreach programs on a variety of topics.
• Collaborating with various campus partners and participating in campus service opportunities.
• Working the Counseling Center Monday ‑ Friday (8:30 a.m. ‑ 7:00 p.m.) with some evening availability required until 7:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Unencumbered PA licensure (LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist).
• At least three (3) years of professional experience providing counseling to young adult populations.
• Demonstrated cultural competency through work experience with individuals and communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of various abilities, faiths/non‑faith, ethnic backgrounds, and other diverse populations.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion.
• Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a clinical setting working as a licensed counselor.
• Previous experience providing counseling services to college students in a university counseling center is strongly preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention and management.
• LCADC/CAADC and experience completing drug and alcohol assessments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610‑683‑4700 or by email at [e-mail]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A‑Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610‑683‑4782 or by email at [e-mail]. The Office for Civil Rights located at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100 can be contacted by phone at 800‑421‑3481 (TDD: 800‑877‑8339), fax at 202‑453‑6012, or by email at [e-mail]. Sexual Misconduct, Anti‑Discrimination, and Anti‑harassment policies can be found online at https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrativeoffices/socialequity.html.