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Shenandoah University’s counseling center is accepting applications for a Mental Health Counselor. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

Shenandoah University’s Licensed Mental Health Clinician is a skilled and enthusiastic collegiate counselor with a primary role of providing individual and group counseling for SU students. This individual will provide counseling services to students in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the University mission and its diverse student population. Will provide developmental and educational support to college students in the form of goal oriented individual counseling.

The clinician will be responsible for: conducting intake interviews, creating a treatment plan, and supporting students with a variety of mental health issues. Clinician will also provide crisis intervention and group counseling services for a similar variety of student concerns through individual and/or group interventions.

This Clinician develops and leads psycho-educational outreach programs to various student groups and the campus community members as well as coordinates outreach activities to students. This employee will provide referrals, maintain student records, and help coordinate resource information. Some travel may be required to Loudoun campus.

The Student Mental Health Clinician position reports directly to the Counseling Center Director.

The Mental Health Clinician Position is a 10 month position, with specific schedule to be arranged/determined annually by the director based upon the needs and demands of the student population.

Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in a counseling-related field from an accredited institution of higher education required.

Strong preference given to candidates with at least 2 academic years’ experience working in a college/university Counseling Center setting (or with college aged students in an outpatient setting).

Must be licensed, or license-eligible as a professional counselor in the state of Virginia within one year of hire.

Skills:

Knowledge of psychological disorders and diagnostic skills are essential.

Understanding of Electronic Health Records and maintain the highest ethical standards applied to confidentiality.

Ability to participate in a learning environment that focuses on a collaborative, creative team approach to the delivery of department services.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Knowledge and experience of testing and assessment is preferred.

Flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of the student population.

Communicate effectively and respectfully, verbally, and in writing, within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Experience:

Successful candidates will be experienced providing treatment in many of the following areas: crisis intervention, brief therapy, working with diverse populations, sexual assault, mood disorders, and/or self-injury.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

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