Wellness Counselor

Opportunity at a Glance
This non-academic post will provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling to a diverse academic community of medical students and their families. Additional responsibilities will include assessment, crisis intervention, workshop development and facilitation, outreach, and consultation with other RUSM professionals and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling to medical students and family members;
• Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and on-call services;
• Develop and implement mental health promotion and outreach activities;
• Consult with other epartments, programs, and professionals;
• Provide guidance in career exploration, academic development, and other career related issues;
• Participate in on-going professional development, departmental, and professional meetings;
• Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Counseling and/or the Department Chair
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Master's Degree in Counseling Required or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work) Required
• Documented record of culturally competent clinical experience Required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required
• Experience in a university wellness center strongly preferred
• Ability to administer and interpret evidenced-based behavioral health assessments
• Excellent computer and written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and in-depth knowledge about the clinical practice of counseling
• Active participation in professional associations
• Licensure/certification (or its equivalent) Required

*Please include cover letter with your application

 

 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation