Counselor, Graduate Law Focus

Role Overview

• Provide brief individual, couples and group counseling, assessment, crisis counseling, and case management services for undergraduate and graduate students seeking help for emotional and behavioral concerns
• Assist with specialized individual and group mental health counseling services for graduate students
• Conduct other outreach and educational programming, including orientation sessions for new Law students, and Law faculty and staff education workshops on supporting Law students’ mental health needs
• Participate in counselor duty or “on call” access coverage during regular business hours
• Consult with faculty, staff, parents, and others on issues of student care and concern
• Maintain current, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, professional ethics, as well as CAPS policies
• Attend and participate in scheduled law student services staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate

Requirements

• Masters’ degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work from an accredited program
• Licensed in Pennsylvania as a Social Worker or equivalent in Psychology or Counseling
• Strong trauma-informed clinical skills
• Experience in handling crisis situations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Experience with providing mental health services to clients in a clinical setting
• Direct clinical experience serving clients impacted by trauma, intimate partner violence, substance use, and high-risk concerns
• Experience and knowledge of relevant cultural factors and the specific developmental mental health, and academic concerns of graduate students enrolled
• Evidence of cultural competency, advocacy, and commitment to authentic relationship building serving diverse populations
• Ability to work independently in the United States is required for employment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children