Description

Higher Education Mental Health Counselor: Clinical Psychologist / Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Clinical Social Worker for College Counseling Services
Location: Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Counseling Services
Job type: Full-time, 11-month contract About the Role: The Virginia Military Institute Center for Cadet Counseling is seeking a mental health professional (Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to join our collaborative team.
While VMI is state-supported undergraduate senior military college, it is fundamentally an institute of higher education serving 1,500 college students. Prior military experience is not required to succeed in this position. If you have a professional interest and expertise in working with college students and emerging adult population, we highly encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct, in-person, short-term individual counseling

Conduct intakes, triage appointments, and crisis assessments

Develop, plan, and facilitate outreach programs and consultations for the campus community

Provide consultation services with faculty, staff, parents, and cadets

Provide substance abuse assessments and psychoeducation group

Assist with cadet retention activities

Provide on-call, after-hours coverage on a rotating basis with other clinical staff

Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation using an electronic health record.

Adhere to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and university policies, including confidentiality and mandated reporting requirements.

Engage in assigned committee service and other functions that contribute to the academic mission of the Institute

The performance of other functions assigned by the Director that contribute to the service offerings of the CCC and the academic mission of the Institute.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Professional Counseling, or Social work.

Current license as a Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, or Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Demonstrated understanding of adherence to ethical codes and applicable state and federal laws regarding the provision of mental health services.

Supervised experience in a mental health setting.
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Additional Considerations:

A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center

Experience with public speaking

Licensed eligible within the next 2 months in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Well-developed counseling and crisis intervention skills

A collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues

The energy to flexibly manage the demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining healthy perspectives and relationships

A self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals with excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills