Counseling Services Clinical Therapist

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent, 10-month position that includes early evenings and occasional weekend work. The Counseling Services Clinical Therapist provides ongoing and short-term therapy, coordinates care, conducts crisis intervention, delivers psycho-educational programming, and performs other counseling-related services under the direction of the Director of Counseling Services.

Responsibilities

• Direct Counseling and Case Management:
  • Provide short-term and ongoing counseling for enrolled students with emotional, personal, or psychological concerns.
  • Focus counseling on bereavement, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family relations, interpersonal relationships, reconciliation, relationship violence, sexual assault, stress management, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and addictions under supervision.
  • Conduct individual, group, couples, and family counseling for enrolled students.
  • Perform intake interviews, develop treatment goals, and evaluate client progress under supervision.
  • Prepare clients for transition out of counseling through discharge planning.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client records in accordance with FERPA, legal, ethical, and professional standards.
  • Administer, interpret, and provide feedback on psychological screening tools and assessments under supervision.
  • Consult and collaborate with university personnel and off-campus mental health and psychiatric services.
  • Offer consultation to faculty, administrators, and other university employees regarding student concerns.
  • Refer students to appropriate professionals for assessment, treatment, and follow-up as needed.
  • Maintain complete, organized, and timely electronic health records in accordance with legal, ethical, professional standards, and prudent professional practice.
  • Manage caseload using scheduling software.
• Crisis and Emergency Intervention:
  • Assist with emergency interventions and coordinate treatment plans with campus and community resources under supervision.
  • Manage crisis intervention according to procedures, with referral to campus and community resources as needed.
  • Provide follow-up support for the campus community as needed.
  • Assist with emergency duties during and after regular office hours as requested.
  • Conduct email or phone outreach to students as designated by the Director of Counseling Services.
  • Remain informed of emergency policies and procedures for the unit and the University.
• Psycho-Educational Programming:
  • Maintain the Counseling Services website to keep students informed of available resources and programs.
  • Provide psycho-educational programming for students, employees, faculty, and the campus community.
  • Plan and implement campus-wide promotional print and educational materials for mental health maintenance and promotion.
  • Provide consultation and training to student development staff, student services staff, faculty, and other Viterbo employees regarding psychological development and behavioral health matters.
  • Display information to students and/or families at events such as STAR registrations, new student orientation programs, athletic team trainings, RA and OA trainings, and the Welcome Back Bash.
• Other Duties:
  • Serve on the PROMISE and CARE Committees with the Director of Counseling Services and assist in implementing initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal regulations and maintain complete, accurate, and updated records.
  • Stay current with developments in college and university counseling services, including regulations and guidelines.
  • Uphold professional licensure in good standing and remain in compliance with continuing education requirements based on state and ethical guidelines.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain understanding of evidence-based practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Counseling or related program.
• LPC, LPC-IT, or an equivalent license in a mental health field required.
• Must be licensable in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience or interest in working with individuals struggling with substance use and other addictive behaviors is preferred.