Counselor (Part-time)

Susquehanna University is a future-ready liberal-arts institution cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning, and global citizenship for 2,200 students in the arts, business, humanities, and sciences. Located in the Susquehanna River Valley, the campus offers four distinct seasons, abundant outdoor recreation, and easy access to New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

About the role

The Counselor provides clinical, emergency, consultation, and outreach services to the Susquehanna University community. This part-time, 10-hour-per-week, 10-month temporary position is non-benefits-eligible and non-exempt under FLSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group clinical services, primarily brief individual therapy, to address personal, interpersonal, and developmental concerns.
• Consult with psychiatrists, medical providers, and other mental-health professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency services, including daytime emergencies and evening/weekend on-call.
• Consult with students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding mental-health and developmental needs.
• Maintain relevant paperwork and documentation.
• Participate in outreach, particularly in areas of expertise, and collaborate with Student Affairs staff and/or faculty.
• Provide clinical supervision and/or training support for pre-master’s students.
• Represent the Counseling Center and/or Susquehanna University at on-campus and off-campus events.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Counseling Center and University by performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Appropriate licensure or license-eligible in Pennsylvania:
  • Social workers: LSW required, LCSW preferred.
  • Counselors: LPC required, NBCC certification preferred.
  • Psychologists: license eligibility required, already licensed preferred.
• Two years of clinical experience with adult populations; college or university counseling-center experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in English language, including grammar and composition.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with an EMR system (Titanium) and HIPAA-compliant Zoom features.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Physical demands

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to talk and hear instructions.
• Occasional manual dexterity to use fingers, hands, and arms for handling and reaching.

Location: Selinsgrove, PA. Closing date: 9/11/2026.