Wellbeing Counselor and Coordinator

Washington & Jefferson College; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Group life insurance

AD&D and LTD coverage

Retirement plan

Generous leave time

Tuition benefit programs

Job summary

Washington & Jefferson College’s Crabtree Center for Student Wellbeing provides free, confidential counseling and a suite of psychological and developmental programs to support every student’s growth. The role focuses on short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and wellness education within the Division of Student Life.

Reporting to the Director, the Wellbeing Counselor and Coordinator collaborates with campus partners to foster an inclusive, healthy campus culture and to empower students in

Qualifications

• Earned advanced degree in counseling or related mental health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Pennsylvania (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Minimum of 2 years providing clinical counseling services.
• Experience with traditional-aged college students has value.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, culturally sensitive mental health counseling for students.
• Respond to mental health emergencies during office hours and coordinate crisis resources.
• Consult with faculty, staff, students, and families related to clinical care.
• Maintain confidential records in compliance with laws and ethics.
• Assess student needs and make referrals to campus or community partners.
• Participate in weekly supervision and consultation as required.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Student support

Education

Advanced degree in counseling (MA/MS/MFT/MSW)

Tools

BetterMynd platform

Job description

The Crabtree Center for Student Wellbeing of Washington & Jefferson College, within the Division of Student Life, offers free and confidential individual and group mental health counseling and a variety of psychological, developmental, and connection-based programs for all W&J students. The goal of the center is to empower each student to engage in the process of self-discovery, purpose, and authentic living to create an enduring culture of resilience and personal growth.

Reporting to the Director for the Crabtree Center for Student Wellbeing, the Wellbeing Counselor and Coordinator provides short-term mental health counseling services, crisis intervention, and wellness education to support the overall wellbeing of W&J students. The role involves the use of clinical skills and the ability to collaborate with campus partners to foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus environment, enabling students to thrive academically and personally. In the Director's absence, this role will also function as a second-in-command for the Center if licensure requirements and professional skills are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

Mental Health Counselor (60% of position)

• Provide confidential, culturally sensitive, integrative mental health counseling for a range of psychological, emotional, and interpersonal issues for 12-15 clients per week.
• Respond to mental health emergencies during office hours and coordinate with after-hours crisis resources as needed.
• Consult with faculty, staff, students and students' families related to clinical care as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals to campus or community partners as needed.
• Participate in weekly individual or group supervision and consultation with individual clinical supervisor or Director, depending on licensure requirements.

Wellbeing Coordinator (30% of position)

• Assist the Director with strategizing and promoting a campus-wide culture of wellbeing and authentic and healthy living to students, staff, and faculty.
• Develop collaborative relationships with various campus organizations including within the Division of Student Life, student clubs and organizations, student leaders (SGA, RAs, Links), and faculty.
• Plan and execute 2-3 outreach programs per month including wellbeing workshops, suicide prevention programs, tabling events, and collaborative events.
• Promote and market the BetterMynd telemental health platform to students, staff, and faculty with the goal of a 10% adoption increase within the first year.
• Assist with the management of the Center's social media including promotion of events and services and informational and educational posts.

General Campus Involvement (10% of position)

• Serve on a campus committee.
• Class, club, or athletic team visitations.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and college-wide or division-wide meetings and events.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned advanced degree (MA, MS, MSW, MFT) in counseling, clinical, marriage and family, social work or other closely related mental health profession from an accredited program.
• Licensed or license eligible in Pennsylvania (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• A minimum of 2 years providing clinical counseling services.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with traditional-aged college students.

Supervisory Duties

In the Director's absence, this role will also function as a second-in-command for the Center if licensure requirements and professional skills are met.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Employee Benefits

• health, vision, and dental coverage
• group life insurance
• AD&D and LTD coverage
• retirement plan
• generous leave time
• tuition benefit programs

These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Community

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.