Counselor II (185-Day)

About the role

This position is temporary and follows an 185-day work calendar. The terms and conditions of employment are subject to the bargaining agreement between Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Penn College Education Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and time-limited counseling and psychotherapy for students.
• Develop and provide group counseling and psychotherapy through general therapy groups or groups addressing specific clinical issues or student needs.
• Conduct campus outreach through programs, workshops, and trainings related to wellness and mental health topics for students, staff, and the community.
• Consult with parents, faculty, academic deans, residence life staff, health services, disability services, other campus offices, and students as appropriate and authorized.
• Provide oversight, case management, and consultation to interns and practicum students.
• Assist in marketing and publicizing department activities and programs.
• Maintain clinical records and necessary documentation of therapeutic and other client contacts.
• Follow ethical and professional best practice standards of the counseling profession and the College.
• Provide office coverage on various days/evenings as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and follow professional referral protocols, including daytime and evening/weekend services as needed.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs that facilitate student development.
• Serve as a regular presence in the College’s Residence Life program to provide on-location programming.
• Participate in Student Affairs major event activities such as Connections, Student Recognition activities, Residence Life programs, Health and Wellness programming, etc.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and case reviews.
• Engage in internal and external staff development activities and professional development.
• Some lifting of materials not to exceed 40 lbs.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related discipline.
• Doctorate earned (PhD, PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) certification in alcohol and drug treatment counseling.
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience as a counselor providing assessment and time-limited counseling and psychotherapy.
• One (1) year of experience in a student counseling or student mental health setting.
• Experience with the development and implementation of career/personal development programming and support.
• Experience providing alcohol and drug treatment counseling/programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting group counseling/support groups.
• Experience developing and implementing treatment plans and interpreting psychological diagnoses within a short-term therapy model.
• Established track record of collaboration with campus and community partners.

Abilities and Skills

• Strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills.
• Strong clinical conceptualization skills and ability to develop and implement effective interventions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, parents/family members, faculty/staff, and the public.
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical and legal issues in mental health practice.
• Ability to work as part of a team and a multi-disciplinary team in collaboration with interfacing departments.
• Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, parents/family members, and faculty/staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Functional ability with computers, requisite software packages, electronic scheduling, and record-keeping systems.
• Demonstrated competence, sensitivity, and commitment to diversity while serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Strong problem-solving and listening skills; sound judgment, initiative, and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledgeable in the area of drug/alcohol abuse prevention and wellness.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Faculty Salary System. As a point of reference, the salary range for new full-time faculty hired in various disciplines throughout the College for the 2026/27 academic year is $63,747 – $81,694.