Clinical Counselor

About the role

The University of New England (UNE) is seeking a Clinical Counselor to join their team at the Biddeford Campus. This role focuses on providing essential counseling services to support students in navigating personal, educational, and career challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services in the form of short-term individual and group counseling related to students' personal, educational, and career concerns.
• Provide intake screening and clinical assessment for services.
• Make referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
• Provide clinical and outreach services primarily on the Biddeford Campus.
• Provide crisis intervention for critical incidents or individual clinical emergencies, including short-term crisis therapy; assistance in managing individuals; and assessment and coordination with physicians, University officials, police, and other service providers.
• Maintain documentation necessary to support accurate and complete case records.
• Deliver psychoeducational outreach programming in support of the curriculum and Student Support Services mission.
• Provide faculty and staff consultation as needed.
• Maintain current standards for licensure in the respective profession.
• Stay current with developments in counseling theory and practice.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or a closely related field, with an appropriate internship; licensed or license-eligible in the State of Maine;
• At least one year of relevant counseling experience.
• Prior college or university counseling experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of counseling theories and techniques, as well as adolescent and emerging adult development theory, with an emphasis on evidence-supported treatment.
• Adherence to the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, or other applicable licensing board standards (e.g., NASW).
• Relevant training and experience as a generalist in short-term counseling, case management, group therapy, risk assessment, and crisis intervention.
• Strong counseling and advising skills specific to emerging adults and non-traditional-aged college students, including issues such as substance use, identity development, eating disorders, relationship concerns, and test anxiety.
• Strong teaching and group presentation skills, with the ability to develop and deliver outreach programming.
• Some experience with clinical documentation systems and related technology.
• Some training or experience in career assessment and counseling.
• Willingness to provide occasional support on the Portland Campus as needed.

Benefits

Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage. Up to 8% retirement plan match. Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year. Educational benefits: UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners. For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview.