Counselor

JOB TITLE Counselor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Student Development & Counseling Center - SDCC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI Job Description Summary The Counselor provides counseling, assessment, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach referrals, and programming to support the emotional health and personal growth of WPI students. The Counselor is a collaborative team player who pursues a deepening understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of our WPI community, while providing education and guidance to staff, faculty, parents, student leaders, and other campus partners. The Counselor leads with strong ethical standards and excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. This is a 10-month position. Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Provide high-quality counseling services to WPI students by:Offering short-term individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach referralsConducting alcohol and other drug assessments mandated by the Dean of Students officeMaintaining schedule and timely clinical records and notes through the HIPAA-compliant Titanium record systemProviding crisis intervention, consultation, and assessment as neededServing as after-hours on-call clinician in weekly rotationProviding support to the WPI community in the event of a critical incidentSupport specific program activities and initiatives through:Working in coordination with other campus offices and student groups on campus to design, market, and provide outreach programming on topics related to mental health, emotional growth, and personal developmentParticipating in Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life meetings and activities, including events organized by other campus partners to support the WPI communityServing on Division or Campus-Wide committees as appropriateAssisting in the selection and training of internsProviding peer supervision, clinical case consultation, and training to interns and other professional staff within the Student Development and Counseling CenterParticipating in the Worcester Consortium Counselors meetings as scheduledAttending relevant conferences and staying abreast of trends in higher education, particularly pertaining to student life, mental health, and well-beingEngage in case management to connect students with appropriate levels of care by:Facilitating referrals to support staff in other offices at WPINegotiating clinical coordination, referrals, and consultation with outpatient providers as appropriateSupporting students in outreach with campus partnersCollaborating with the Clinical Case Manager to develop and maintain a clinical resource libraryAdminister consulting and outreach programming by:Consulting and collaborating with students, staff, faculty, and parents to best support the mental health and well-being of WPI studentsServing as liaison to Student Affinity SpacesServing as advisor and providing consultation for relevant student organizations, including but not limited to SPARC (Students Preventing Assault and Rape in our Community), SMART, and Active MindsPerforms all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. Qualifications Master's Degree in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Counseling, or Clinical Psychology requiredLicense-eligible as a Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker in the State of Massachusetts1 year of experienceDemonstrates ability and willingness to work with a diverse population of students in individual, group, and programming settingsAdaptable, creative, and able to thrive in a collaborative team environmentExperience working in a college counseling environment preferredSkills, knowledge, and experience specifically focused on the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ students, international students, first-generation students, and students holding other intersectional identitiesExperience in goal-focused individual and group therapy models (DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT)College mental health experience preferred Salary Grade 6: $55,400 – $63,250 per year (depending on experience) Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Compensation at WPI FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.