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San Bernardino, California
Nationwide
Nationwide
Posted: 26-Oct-22
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R2449
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Position summary: The Counselor is an integral team member in the Student Counseling Center (SCC). As a SCC team, the counselor will provide therapeutic, developmental, and crisis intervention through individual counseling, psychoeducation groups, outreach and counseling services for students with acute psychological problems. In addition, the counselor provides consultations and coordinates the management of referrals to internal/external providers and community resources.  The SCC is under the leadership of the Director of SCC and has collaborative relationships with members of the Student Health and Wellness team (i.e., Student Development, Health Services, Accessibility and Disability Services) that is essential to the role of this position. The position is a 10 month (academic year) exempt position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as a clinician providing therapy, interventions, referral services, and outreach to undergraduate and graduate students.
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment in student emergencies, facilitating crisis response and/or hospitalization protocols.
Assist with MICAâs on-call rotation in supporting the protocol for on-call counselor crisis response as needed.
Complete necessary and required clinical and administrative paperwork in a timely manner and consistent with office expectations and professional standards.
Maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with students, faculty and staff within MICA and partners in the local community.
Consults with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student mental health concerns, behavior, and educational performance, particularly members of the wellness team and residence life.
Serve as a member of the Student Affairs team, working with Student Affairs committees to plan or participate in orientation, parents' weekend, leadership retreats, and other programs and events.
As assigned, develop, coordinate, and implement student programming and outreach on a broad range of psychological and mental health issues.
As assigned, generate reports using Titanium Schedule to assist in the coordination of clinical care to students.
As assigned, assist center leadership in decision making around appropriate level of care for students.
As assigned, participate in the development of counseling policies, forms, and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Masters or doctoral degree in social work, counseling, clinical or counseling psychology.
Licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C, LCPC or Licensed Psychologist.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated strong clinical skills and experience with college students
Expertise with serious mental health disorders as well as with issues of typical development
Relevant personal counseling experience in a college/university setting or equivalent
Sensitivity to and interest in the unique concerns of students involved in artistic pursuits in a highly specialized and demanding educational environment.
Demonstrated awareness and experience with LGBTQ, DEI, and international student concerns.
Experience in referrals coordination.
Knowledge of and/or experience with a wide variety of mental health services such as in-patient care and the private practice community.
Knowledge of and/or experience with public and private health insurances.
Knowledge of current short-term therapy and crisis intervention techniques adapted to a college setting.
Familiarity with Titanium Schedule or similar electronic health record.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidate must successfully complete a full background check
Reporting to this position: no direct reports
Application Materials:
Application Instructions: Submit cover letter with resume.
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
