Mental Health Counselor

Job Summary

The Counseling Services office seeks a temporary full-time in-person Mental Health Counselor to provide clinical and outreach services on the Worcester campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services via in-person and telehealth sessions
• Crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning using ethical and legal standards and best practices
• Aid in the mental health related leave of absence and post-hospitalization processes for students
• Consult with faculty and staff on student concerns
• Maintain clinical notes and necessary documentation
• Engage in clinical supervision and consultation
• Collaborate with fellow Counseling Services staff on centralization efforts and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Develop and deliver mental health outreach programming and education
• Participate in University-wide committees and events
• Assist with clinical support to campus partners related to student mental health needs

Qualifications

Requires an understanding of the educational, developmental, cultural, and social needs of a diverse student population. Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field required. Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts preferred. Experience working with graduate and professional level students in an academic setting is highly desirable.