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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Mont Alto is currently accepting applications for Part Time Counselors/Mental Health Counselors.

Job Duties

This opening reports to the Campus Counselor. The opening requires approximately 20 hours/week, which includes some evening and weekend hours.

• Provide individual counseling for undergraduate students seeking help for emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Evaluate students for potential need of referral to a more appropriate service provider and facilitate referral.
• Assist students in need of local community resources.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and/or workshops on a variety of topics.
• Partner with supervisor and other campus staff to coordinate urgent mental health crisis services.
• Consult with campus community on issues of care and concern.
• Create and participate in campus-wide wellness programing, including residential student specific outreach/programming.
• Actively participate in professional associations and training sessions.
• Provide case management duties including optimizing student functioning by addressing concerns on an individual basis. Provide case management support, as needed, to Mont Alto CARE Team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work from an accredited program.
• Licensed or license eligible Social Worker or equivalent in Psychology or Counseling, in good standing, in Pennsylvania.

This opening has guaranteed funding for two years.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial educational transcripts. In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

The Division of Student Affairs at Penn State Mont Alto provides services and programs that are designed to complement formal classroom learning, enrich the collegiate experience, and promote student success. Student Affairs engages students in active learning and advocates on behalf of student needs and interests. Our mission includes the development of a learning community that is committed to justice, integrity, equality, civility, dignity, and responsible citizenship.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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