Wellness Outreach Coordinator/Counselor

DC101 Dickinson College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, seeks an Outreach Coordinator/Counselor for the Wellness Center (CAPS). The role advances campus wellbeing by facilitating psychoeducational workshops, overseeing the Peer Educator Program, and delivering initial consultations, intakes and individual or group therapy to students.

The position requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology and PA licensure, with 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology or related field.
• Licensed as a mental health professional in Pennsylvania.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee peer educator program, design and deliver training programs to ensure peer educators are prepared to effectively support program goals, provide accurate information, and model appropriate professional and ethical standards.
• Coordinate peer educator work schedules, including timesheet approval, and assignments to ensure effective delivery of grant-compliant outreach activities.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and feedback, fostering a positive experience/environment.
• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of wellness outreach programming.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver departmental programs that support student well-being and institutional priorities.
• Develop and deliver student-focused psychoeducation workshops covering the dimensions of wellness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of programs, attendance, and participant feedback.
• Provide clinical counseling and psychological services including but not limited to initial consultations, intakes, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing consultations.

Skills

Counseling

Wellness outreach

Program coordination

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Counseling

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

About Dickinson Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Department Wellness Center - CAPS

Position Details Position Department Wellness Center Position Details Position Summary

The Outreach Coordinator/Counselor supports the Wellness Center's mission by facilitating psychoeducational workshops and campus wellness outreach programs. Oversees the Peer Educator Program, guiding student leaders in promoting health and wellness. Provides mental health services to students, including initial consultations and intakes and individual or group therapy.

Essential Functions

• Oversee peer educator program, design and deliver training programs to ensure peer educators are prepared to effectively support program goals, provide accurate information, and model appropriate professional and ethical standards.
• Coordinate peer educator work schedules, including timesheet approval, and assignments to ensure effective delivery of grant-compliant outreach activities.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and feedback, fostering a positive experience/environment.
• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of wellness outreach programming.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver departmental programs that support student well-being and institutional priorities.
• Develop and deliver student-focused psychoeducation workshops covering the dimensions of wellness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of programs, attendance, and participant feedback.
• Provide clinical counseling and psychological services including but not limited to initial consultations, intakes, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing consultations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties may include providing case management services and participating in center outreach or educational activities.
• Other duties as determined or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising others.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or related field, required.
• Licensed as a mental health professional in Pennsylvania, required.
• Minimum Work Experience 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Independence of Action Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods and carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.

Equipment Used

Standard office equipment including desktop computer, phone, copier/printer/fax machine.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Office environment. Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures. Infectious Diseases: Employees are frequently exposed to contagious or infectious diseases. Exposure to Animals: Working in laboratories with animals.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

You must submit your application for each position for which you would like to be considered. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date indicated. If you have accepted any position at Dickinson College, there are key pieces of documentation that are needed to complete the hiring process. Be sure to review the list of acceptable Form I-9 documents, List of Acceptable Documents. We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents. Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization. Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act.

You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.